Amboy, IN vs Montezuma, IN

Montezuma is moderately more affordable than Amboy, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Amboy scores 69 compared to 66 for Montezuma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amboy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amboy is $900/month compared to $925/month in Montezuma — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Amboy has cheaper rent, Montezuma actually has lower median home values ($65,300 vs $114,500).

Median household income in Amboy is $48,750 compared to $43,750 in Montezuma (+11.4%). While Amboy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amboy spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Montezuma.