Brookville, IN vs Fish Lake, IN

Brookville is moderately more affordable than Fish Lake, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Brookville scores 66 compared to 74 for Fish Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fish Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookville is $639/month compared to $892/month in Fish Lake — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brookville is more affordable at $172,100 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Brookville is $58,750 compared to $69,417 in Fish Lake (-15.4%). While Fish Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookville spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Fish Lake.