Cost of Living in Evansville

Summary of cost of living in Evansville, IN, United States:

  • Rent in Evansville is, on average, 59.8% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 21.00 $ 15.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 60.00 $ 50.00-85.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 11.00-12.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 $ 4.00-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 6.50 $ 5.50-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.09 $ 2.50-9.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.38 $ 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.88 $ 1.50-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.78 $ 0.66-0.92
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.30 $ 1.60-3.18
White Rice (1 lb) 2.83 $ 1.09-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.15 $ 1.69-4.95
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.25 $ 3.60-5.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.00 $ 2.00-3.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 10.83 $ 6.00-15.00
Apples (1 lb) 3.07 $ 1.39-5.00
Bananas (1 lb) 1.02 $ 0.48-2.00
Oranges (1 lb) 3.87 $ 0.75-5.99
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.27 $ 0.99-2.90
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.00 $ 0.45-3.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.80 $ 0.50-2.90
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.04 $ 1.50-2.19
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.29 $ 1.00-3.90
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.00 $ 10.00-15.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.85 $ 1.73-2.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.44 $ 1.84-5.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8.69 $ 7.00-12.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 $
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 42.50 $ 25.00-60.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.00 $ 3.00-3.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.70 $ 2.50-3.00
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.81 $ 0.77-0.92
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,915.00 $ 36,036.53-36,967.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,015.38 $ 25,133.23-26,278.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 268.31 $ 223.24-500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 65.50 $ 43.00-90.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 76.25 $ 50.00-109.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 39.75 $ 20.00-50.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.00 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 12.00 $ 12.00-16.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 275.00 $
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 61.25 $ 35.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.33 $ 27.00-60.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 80.00 $ 60.00-100.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 161.67 $ 85.00-300.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,152.50 $ 850.00-1,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 981.20 $ 806.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,795.00 $ 1,500.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,817.50 $ 1,270.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 141.56 $ 139.35-142.98
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 142.30 $ 141.95-142.98
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,306.20 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.36 6.00-6.80

Prices in Evansville, Indiana

This city had 106 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 17 January 2026
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