Cost of Living in Hamlet, IN

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
48%
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 Hamlet Indiana National
Cost of living8389100
Groceries9897100
Health care9597100
Housing5272100
Transportation9496100
Utilities9596100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9595100
Household Items9898100
Education & Childcare9994100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hamlet is 7% lower than the Indiana average
  • The cost of living in Hamlet is 17% lower than the national average
  • Hamlet housing is 48% 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$68,376$5,698$1,595$2,051
      Renters$54,688$4,557$1,276$1,641

      Indiana Sales Tax

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

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      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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