Berne, IN vs Wabash, IN

Wabash is moderately more affordable than Berne, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Berne scores 67 compared to 63 for Wabash, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berne is $735/month compared to $677/month in Wabash — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wabash is more affordable at $115,000 median vs $145,600.

Median household income in Berne is $59,413 compared to $54,199 in Wabash (+9.6%). While Berne is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berne spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Wabash.