Brook, IN vs Lagrange, IN

Lagrange is moderately more affordable than Brook, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Brook scores 75 compared to 66 for Lagrange, 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 $752/month in Lagrange — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lagrange has cheaper rent, Brook actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $124,000).

Median household income in Brook is $57,422 compared to $51,786 in Lagrange (+10.9%). The higher salaries in Brook partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brook spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Lagrange.