Indiana’s Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet

Indiana’s cost of living is skyrocketing faster than inflation, leaving over a million households—many of them working full-time—struggling to afford basics. A new report reveals that 38% of Indiana families fall below the ALICE Threshold, meaning they earn too little to live comfortably despite working. Essentials like housing and food have jumped 61% since 2007, while inflation only rose 52%. In Central Indiana, 35% of households are ALICE-strapped—with Marion County at 41%. Black families are hit hardest, with 55% below the threshold versus 36% of white households. Even essential workers can’t make ends meet. Indiana United Ways is launching a new simulation to help visualize these financial pressures—and push for real solutions before the gap widens further. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19c7f7db2ee21ed9