| Index | Howe | Indiana | National |
| Cost of living | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health care | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 75 | 72 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Household Items | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 91 | 94 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $65,383 | $5,449 | $1,526 | $1,962 |
| Renters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| State | General Sales Tax | With Max Surtax |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% |
| State | Income Tax (Low) | Income Tax (High) |
| Indiana | 3.15% | 3.15% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Burr Oak, MI | 817 | 83 | 17.2% |
| Bronson, MI | 2,131 | 84 | 16.0% |
| Constantine, MI | 2,272 | 83 | 16.7% |
| Lagrange, IN | 2,812 | 83 | 17.4% |
| Wolcottville, IN | 982 | 83 | 16.9% |
| Howe, IN | 730 | 89 | 10.6% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Hartford, IA | 730 | 88 | 11.6% |
| Wilroads Gardens, KS | 730 | 86 | 14.0% |
| Hardwood Acres, MI | 730 | 100 | 0.2% |
| Bakersville, NC | 730 | 105 | 5.3% |
| Jackson, NC | 730 | 83 | 17.3% |
| Howe, IN | 730 | 89 | 10.6% |