| Index | Waldron | Indiana | National |
| Cost of living | 86 | 89 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Health care | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 62 | 72 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Lifestyle & Entertainment | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Household Items | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Education & Childcare | 96 | 94 | 100 |

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| Median Income | Per Year | Per Month | Max Budget (28% DTI) | Max Budget (36% DTI) |
| Owners | $113,212 | $9,434 | $2,641 | $3,397 |
| Renters | $27,701 | $2,308 | $646 | $831 |
| 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. |
| Milroy, IN | 666 | 82 | 18.4% |
| Clifford, IN | 275 | 83 | 17.1% |
| Hartsville, IN | 427 | 84 | 16.5% |
| Manilla, IN | 499 | 84 | 15.9% |
| St. Paul, IN | 1,125 | 85 | 15.5% |
| Waldron, IN | 664 | 86 | 13.6% |
| City | Population | Cost of Living Index | National Avg. |
| Halaula, HI | 664 | 139 | 39.2% |
| Burlington, IN | 664 | 84 | 15.6% |
| Oretta, LA | 664 | 98 | 2.3% |
| McIntosh, MN | 664 | 84 | 16.3% |
| Velma, OK | 664 | 83 | 17.2% |
| Waldron, IN | 664 | 86 | 13.6% |