Here's what it costs to live in East Chicago, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $820 per month, while the typical home is valued around $92,400. Households earn a median of $41,071 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$41,071
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$820
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$92,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
3.05%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,158
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for East Chicago?
The cost of living index for East Chicago is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in East Chicago?
The median gross rent in East Chicago is $820 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in East Chicago?
The median household income in East Chicago is $41,071 per year.
What is the median home value in East Chicago?
The median home value in East Chicago is $92,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in East Chicago?
Air quality data for East Chicago is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in East Chicago?
Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.05% and a statewide sales tax of 7.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology