LaPorte County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$71,055$5,921 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in LaPorte County, 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 LaPorte County, 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 | 14.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $953 | $11,436 | $38,120 | 16.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,152 | $13,824 | $46,080 | 19.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | 24.6% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,680 | $20,160 | $67,200 | 28.4% |
What a typical income covers in LaPorte County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $71,055 a year ($5,921 a month before tax).
What $71,055 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 LaPorte County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in LaPorte County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in LaPorte County, IN is $71,055 per year (approximately $5,921 per month).
What is the average rent in LaPorte County, 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 LaPorte County, 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 LaPorte County, 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 65% of what the typical household in LaPorte County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in LaPorte County, IN?
On the local median income of $71,055 ($5,921 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,961 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,776 for everything else and $1,184 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,152 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in LaPorte County, 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.