Brookville, IN vs Goodland, IN

Goodland is moderately more affordable than Brookville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Brookville scores 66 compared to 58 for Goodland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brookville 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 $475/month in Goodland — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goodland is more affordable at $92,200 median vs $172,100.

Median household income in Brookville is $58,750 compared to $56,438 in Goodland (+4.1%). Brookville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookville spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Goodland.