Ardmore, IN vs La Crosse, IN

Ardmore is moderately more affordable than La Crosse, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Ardmore scores 70 compared to 74 for La Crosse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Crosse can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ardmore is $938/month compared to $1,047/month in La Crosse — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ardmore is more affordable at $113,300 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Ardmore is $45,709 compared to $63,500 in La Crosse (-28%). While La Crosse is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in La Crosse.