Cost of Living in Bremen, IN

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9%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
21%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bremen Indiana National
Cost of living9189100
Groceries9697100
Health care9997100
Housing7972100
Transportation9496100
Utilities9696100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10095100
Household Items9798100
Education & Childcare9394100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bremen is 2% higher than the Indiana average
  • The cost of living in Bremen is 9% lower than the national average
  • Bremen housing is 21% 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$107,430$8,953$2,507$3,223
      Renters$40,983$3,415$956$1,230
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Bremen is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Bremen has a median income of about $107,430 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,507 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $40,983. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $956 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      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%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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