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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
26%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index New Albany Indiana National
Cost of living9290100
Goods & Services9994100
Groceries10198100
Health care9596100
Housing7472100
Transportation9695100
Utilities104107100

An Overview of Cost of Living in New Albany, IN

Understanding the cost of living in New Albany can help future residents assess whether their current financial situation aligns with the expenses they will encounter. It enables them to plan for potential changes in their budget and lifestyle. The New Albany cost of living index is 92, which is 8% lower than the national average. The cost of living index is calculated by taking into account multiple categories, which encompass both the cost of everyday expenditures and larger expenses as well.

Everyday expenditures like food, housing, goods and services, transportation and health care in New Albany are priced in a manner consistent with other areas. This means that residents of New Albany can anticipate their daily expenses remaining reasonably similar to those in an average city, thereby supporting a manageable cost of living.

Is New Albany Affordable?

Is New Albany an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in New Albany, the median home price is 30.3% lower than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 16.6% lower than the usual rates. Income levels in New Albany come in at $49,415, which is 10.7% lower than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in New Albany?

Healthcare: Healthcare expenditures and insurance premium rates can vary significantly, contingent upon the particular city or state. Factors such as the accessibility of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor's appointments, dental care charges, prescription medication costs, and expenses related to specialized medical care can all have an impact on the overall cost of living. In New Albany, healthcare costs are 5.4% lower than the national average.

Subsidies: Certain cities or states may institute government subsidies or assistance programs designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living for their residents. These programs encompass a variety of support mechanisms, including Medicare, Medicaid, housing subsidies, low-income home energy assistance programs, school lunch programs, supplemental nutrition assistance programs, student loans, electric vehicle tax credits, affordable care act subsidies and farm subsidies. Areas that provide fewer subsidies may see an uptick in their overall cost of living.

Housing: When everyone's vying for homes in popular areas, it drives up property prices and rents, making the overall cost of living surge. On the flip side, in less sought-after locales, where housing demand is low, prices tend to dip, resulting in a more economical cost of living. In New Albany, the housing index comes in at 26.2% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The cost of living in New Albany, presented above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index, offering a practical method for assessing living cost disparities in urban areas. Published quarterly, this index compiles data from more than 300 independent researchers, encompassing over 60 goods and services in 6 categories. The weightings assigned to cost variances are informed by government survey data tracking the expenditure patterns of professional and executive households. It should be noted that the C2ER index does not include data on sales or income tax rates, however, AreaVibes incorporates tax rates into the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in New Albany is 2% higher than the Indiana average
  • The cost of living in New Albany is 8% lower than the national average
  • New Albany housing is 26% lower than the national average
  • Indiana general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
  • Indiana state income tax is 21% higher than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Owners$66,893$5,574$1,561$2,007
          Renters$32,003$2,667$747$960
          The affordability of the housing market in New Albany, IN as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among New Albany homeowners, the median income is $66,893. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,561 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $32,003. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $747 for their rent related monthly costs.

          Indiana Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Indiana 7% 7%

          Indiana Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Indiana 3.15% 3.15%

          Goods & Services

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          Haircut $26.42$24.268.9%
          Beauty Salon $47.57$45.564.4%
          Toothpaste $3.55$3.704.0%
          Shampoo $1.36$1.286.5%
          Movie $11.48$12.135.4%
          Bowling $16.61$18.007.7%

          Groceries

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.88$5.840.8%
          Fried Chicken $1.74$1.5710.8%
          Milk $4.78$4.672.4%
          Potatoes $5.01$4.931.6%
          Pizza $12.45$12.093.0%
          Beer $10.53$10.411.1%

          Health Care

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $173.41$125.6838.0%
          Doctor $108.22$135.7820.3%
          Dentist $104.94$113.297.4%
          Ibuprofen $10.84$10.651.8%
          Lipitor $483.43$468.603.2%

          Housing

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          Home Price $128,700.00$184,700.0030.3%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,453.08$2,346.694.5%
          Apartment Rent $791.00$949.0016.6%

          Transportation

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.56$3.462.9%
          Tire Balancing $47.16$59.9221.3%

          Utilities

          Item New Albany National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $206.98$193.996.7%
          Phone $190.02$192.251.2%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.