Brook, IN vs Chesterfield, IN

Chesterfield is moderately more affordable than Brook, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Brook scores 75 compared to 71 for Chesterfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brook can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brook is $1,008/month compared to $957/month in Chesterfield — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chesterfield has cheaper rent, Brook actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $102,300).

Median household income in Brook is $57,422 compared to $58,125 in Chesterfield (-1.2%). Chesterfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brook spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Chesterfield.