Carthage, IN vs Kouts, IN

Carthage is moderately more affordable than Kouts, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Carthage scores 68 compared to 75 for Kouts, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kouts 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 $699/month in Kouts — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kouts has cheaper rent, Carthage actually has lower median home values ($88,900 vs $223,700).

Median household income in Carthage is $42,500 compared to $75,854 in Kouts (-44%). While Kouts 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 11.1% in Kouts.