Bedford, IN vs Goshen, IN

Bedford is moderately more affordable than Goshen, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Bedford scores 69 compared to 78 for Goshen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goshen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bedford is $819/month compared to $1,045/month in Goshen — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bedford is more affordable at $136,900 median vs $175,200.

Median household income in Bedford is $50,253 compared to $55,436 in Goshen (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Goshen partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bedford spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Goshen.