Carlisle, IN vs Roanoke, IN

Carlisle is moderately more affordable than Roanoke, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Carlisle scores 60 compared to 69 for Roanoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roanoke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carlisle is $803/month compared to $790/month in Roanoke — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roanoke has cheaper rent, Carlisle actually has lower median home values ($59,500 vs $168,600).

Median household income in Carlisle is $52,143 compared to $72,880 in Roanoke (-28.5%). While Roanoke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carlisle spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Roanoke.