Cost of Living in Macy, IN

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22%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
67%
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 Macy Indiana National
Cost of living7889100
Groceries9897100
Health care9697100
Housing3372100
Transportation9996100
Utilities9996100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9595100
Household Items9698100
Education & Childcare9394100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Macy is 13% lower than the Indiana average
  • The cost of living in Macy is 22% lower than the national average
  • Macy housing is 67% 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$78,220$6,518$1,825$2,347
      Renters$63,556$5,296$1,483$1,907

      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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