Bloomingdale, IN vs Mount Auburn, IN

Bloomingdale is moderately more affordable than Mount Auburn, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Bloomingdale scores 55 compared to 60 for Mount Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomingdale is $491/month compared to $540/month in Mount Auburn — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomingdale is more affordable at $88,300 median vs $134,400.

Median household income in Bloomingdale is $50,000 compared to $69,167 in Mount Auburn (-27.7%). While Mount Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomingdale spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in Mount Auburn.