Carthage, IN vs Fremont, IN

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Fremont, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 68 compared to 76 for Fremont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fremont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carthage is $906/month compared to $1,034/month in Fremont — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carthage is more affordable at $88,900 median vs $144,900.

Median household income in Carthage is $42,500 compared to $61,953 in Fremont (-31.4%). While Fremont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carthage spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Fremont.