Is Terre Haute expensive to live?

In Terre Haute, IN, the cost of living is 9.1% above the national average. Dental Assistants earn between $42,701 and $52,512 annually. Housing is 24.6% cheaper than average, with rent ranging from $596 to $1,419. Groceries are 1.4% less, utilities 2.7% more, and transportation costs are up by 12.6%.