La Porte, IN at a glance
Median household income
$59,307$4,942 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in La Porte, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in La Porte, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Michigan City-La Porte, IN MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $874 | $10,488 | $34,960 | 17.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | 19.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,152 | $13,824 | $46,080 | 23.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | 29.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,680 | $20,160 | $67,200 | 34% |
What a typical income covers in La Porte, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $59,307 a year ($4,942 a month before tax).
What $59,307 leaves after Indiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Indiana
Living in La Porte, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in La Porte, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in La Porte, IN is $59,307 per year (approximately $4,942 per month).
What is the average rent in La Porte, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $874 for a studio, $953 for one bedroom, $1,152 for two, $1,454 for three and $1,680 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is La Porte, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 91.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in La Porte, IN?
To keep a $1,152 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $46,080 a year, or $3,840 a month. That is 78% of what the typical household in La Porte, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in La Porte, IN?
On the local median income of $59,307 ($4,942 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,471 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,483 for everything else and $988 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,152 takes 47% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in La Porte, IN?
Homes in Indiana paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.