Bloomington, IN vs Brownsburg, IN

Bloomington is moderately more affordable than Brownsburg, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Bloomington scores 92 compared to 99 for Brownsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brownsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomington is $1,160/month compared to $1,405/month in Brownsburg — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bloomington has cheaper rent, Brownsburg actually has lower median home values ($282,800 vs $289,700).

Median household income in Bloomington is $48,918 compared to $105,435 in Brownsburg (-53.6%). While Brownsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomington spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Brownsburg.