Boston, IN vs Fillmore, IN

Boston is moderately more affordable than Fillmore, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Boston scores 67 compared to 75 for Fillmore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fillmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boston is $942/month compared to $1,127/month in Fillmore — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boston is more affordable at $75,000 median vs $102,900.

Median household income in Boston is $67,734 compared to $83,306 in Fillmore (-18.7%). While Fillmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boston spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Fillmore.