The median home price in Indiana is $235,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $61,900, the price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
Property taxes in Indiana average 0.85% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $1,998 per year, or $166 per month added to your mortgage payment.
Indiana has a state income tax of 3.05% flat. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Indiana is 90 (national average = 100). Beyond housing, your everyday expenses will also be below the national average.