How much housing stipend do travel nurses get in Indiana?

GSA lodging allowances in Indiana range by destination; in Lafayette / West Lafayette the FY2026 allowance works out to about $4,043 per month, against a median asking rent of $1,300.

Does Indiana tax travel nurse income?

Flat 3% income tax. Stipends within GSA limits are typically tax-free; wages are taxed where you work — talk to a tax professional about your situation.

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Travel Nurse Pay in Indiana

Flat 3% income tax

FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 3 Indiana destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.

Destination	Lodging /mo	Median rent	M&IE (13 wk)	13-week surplus
Lafayette / West Lafayette	$4,043	$1,300	$6,734	$8,229
Indianapolis / Carmel	$4,043	$1,411	$7,280	$7,896
Bloomington	$3,638	$1,517	$6,734	$6,363

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Surplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology