South Central Indiana USA
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in the South Central Indiana region is favorable and total business taxes are lower than our adjoining states. Indiana has one of the best Workers' Compensation rates and Unemployment tax rates; and the state's average weekly wage is very competitive.
The cost of living index for South Central Indiana is consistently under the national average of 100. Indiana ranks favorably among the states in housing affordability and percentage of home ownership. Electricity costs are comparatively low and, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, average electric utility rates during 2000 were 14.6% below the national average for all industrial consumers, while residential energy bills were 17.2% lower than the national average.
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Cost of living composite information is available on the Web sites for each of our specific counties within the South Central Indiana region. It's easy to access this information -- simply choose your selection from the drop-down menu below. The Internet site you select will open in a new window so when you're finished, you can close out the new window and be right back here -- and know that no matter whom you contact, the entire region is at your disposal:
Cost of Living Index