Bloomfield, IN vs Garrett, IN

Bloomfield is moderately more affordable than Garrett, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Bloomfield scores 62 compared to 68 for Garrett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $672/month compared to $836/month in Garrett — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomfield is more affordable at $108,700 median vs $142,800.

Median household income in Bloomfield is $51,144 compared to $65,611 in Garrett (-22%). While Garrett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Garrett.