Cost of Living in La Porte, IN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
91.3
100 = national avg
-8.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,166
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,938
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing86.7
Food95.8
Transportation91.5
Healthcare96.6
Utilities94.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$953
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,152
per month
The overall cost of living index in La Porte is 91.3, which is 8.7% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 86.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,166 per year to cover basic expenses.