Chesterfield, IN vs Scottsburg, IN

Scottsburg is moderately more affordable than Chesterfield, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Chesterfield scores 71 compared to 67 for Scottsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chesterfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesterfield is $957/month compared to $786/month in Scottsburg — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scottsburg has cheaper rent, Chesterfield actually has lower median home values ($102,300 vs $123,900).

Median household income in Chesterfield is $58,125 compared to $38,027 in Scottsburg (+52.9%). While Chesterfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterfield spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Scottsburg.