Brookville, IN vs Ross, IN

Brookville is moderately more affordable than Ross, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Brookville scores 66 compared to 75 for Ross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ross 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 $1,085/month in Ross — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brookville has cheaper rent, Ross actually has lower median home values ($114,600 vs $172,100).

Median household income in Brookville is $58,750 compared to $53,824 in Ross (+9.2%). Brookville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookville spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Ross.