Albion, IN vs Scottsburg, IN

Scottsburg is moderately more affordable than Albion, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 70 compared to 67 for Scottsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albion is $875/month compared to $786/month in Scottsburg — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottsburg is more affordable at $123,900 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Albion is $67,687 compared to $38,027 in Scottsburg (+78%). While Albion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Scottsburg.