Cost of Living in Indiana
Indiana's cost of living runs genuinely low overall, anchored by substantially affordable housing and a real, notable overall rent decline.
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Learn moreGenuinely affordable housing
Indiana's typical home value ran $173,206 (up 2.7% YoY, per Zillow) -- well below the national median -- with homes going to pending in around 11 days.
A real, notable overall rent decline
Indiana's overall average rent ran approximately $1,012/month as of June 2026 -- a real, disclosed 12% DECLINE year-over-year, a notable contrast to the rent growth documented in several of this project's other Pennsylvania Tier B markets.
Rent near IUP runs meaningfully higher
Rent specifically near the IUP campus ran $1,037-$1,590/month across sources -- meaningfully higher than the borough's broader average, reflecting real, active student-housing demand.
Key takeaways
- Indiana's housing costs run genuinely affordable, well below the national median.
- Overall average rent showed a real, disclosed 12% year-over-year decline.
- Rent near the IUP campus specifically runs meaningfully higher than the broader borough average.
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