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Cost of Living in Prairie Creek, IN

Population: 297 | Indiana

81
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Prairie Creek is 19% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
32
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Prairie Creek, IN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 81, Prairie Creek, IN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Indiana state average. Prairie Creek is a small community of 297 residents.

The median household income in Prairie Creek is $38,720, which is 48% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$38,720
vs US Median ($75,149)
-48%

Housing

Median Home Value
$98,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$895/mo
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