Brookston, IN vs North Terre Haute, IN

North Terre Haute is moderately more affordable than Brookston, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Brookston scores 70 compared to 62 for North Terre Haute, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookston is $895/month compared to $666/month in North Terre Haute — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Terre Haute has cheaper rent, Brookston actually has lower median home values ($132,700 vs $136,300).

Median household income in Brookston is $62,375 compared to $54,246 in North Terre Haute (+15%). While Brookston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookston spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in North Terre Haute.