Home › IN › Evansville, IN Cost of living in Evansville, IN Livability score 73 · cost-of-living index 90.0 (US = 100)
How Evansville compares Where Evansville falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 90 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 90 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $227k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $227k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $119 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $119 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.80% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.80% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 360 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 360 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 17.9 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 17.9 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 86° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 86° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 20° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 20° Map of Evansville Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 90.0 metro-area #31 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 94.8 metro-area #63 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.12 metro-area #28 of 200 Median household income $64,084 metro-area #146 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $39,554 metro-area #103 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 39.9 years metro-area #138 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 28.9% metro-area #146 of 200 Foreign-born residents 3.1% metro-area #189 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 70.1% metro-area #46 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 4.14% metro-area #30 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) -0.4% metro-area #176 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $226,753 metro-area #30 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.5× metro-area #15 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +3.8% metro-area #34 of 200 Price per square foot $119 metro-area #26 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,901 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,087 metro-area #5 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 1,099 Median days on market 10 metro-area #52 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.3% state #58 of 200 Combined sales tax 7.00% state #64 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 3.00% Capital gains tax 3.05% state #49 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.80% metro-area #83 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,385 metro-area #29 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 75.1 years metro-area #148 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,600 state #65 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 7.0% metro-area #65 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 92 metro-area #29 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $12,000 state #110 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $200 state #135 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 1.20% of value (~$336/yr) state #155 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 21 min metro-area #24 of 200 Commute by driving alone 81.2% metro-area #186 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 23.1% metro-area #31 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 17.9¢/kWh state #122 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $161 state #122 of 200 Gasoline $3.30/gal state #94 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $72 state #100 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $102 state #93 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $81 state #121 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,600 state #80 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,400 state #18 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 80.9 — Relatively Low metro-area #30 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $600 state #16 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 46 metro-area #100 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 900 metro-area #66 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 94% state #64 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 5,700 metro-area #141 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 38 metro-area #115 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 1 metro-area #105 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 86°F metro-area #87 of 200 Avg winter low 20°F metro-area #147 of 200 Annual precipitation 43.6" metro-area #101 of 200 Annual snowfall 25.5" metro-area #137 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 55% metro-area #150 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 6a Frost window 04-30 → 10-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 360 state #61 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,000 state #83 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Evansville Major public and private employers in the Evansville, IN area.
Employer Sector Jobs Deaconess Health System Healthcare Careers → Berry Global Manufacturing Careers → Old National Bank Finance Careers → Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Manufacturing Search → CenterPoint Energy Energy Careers →
Salaries by occupation in Evansville Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $151,360 Pharmacists $130,120 Human Resources Managers $112,800 Physician Assistants $109,150 Financial Managers $106,650 Lawyers $106,120 Software Developers $98,140 General & Operations Managers $96,760 Construction Managers $96,630 Marketing Managers $96,520 Mechanical Engineers $95,590 Physical Therapists $95,200 Civil Engineers $85,630 Registered Nurses $78,190 Dental Hygienists $76,030 Electricians $74,950 Data Scientists $71,660 Accountants & Auditors $68,390 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,350 Carpenters $60,870 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $59,530 Real Estate Sales Agents $52,170 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,850 Elementary School Teachers $49,800 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $46,710 Graphic Designers $44,940 Medical Assistants $37,540
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