Chesterton, IN vs Crown Point, IN

Chesterton is moderately more affordable than Crown Point, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Chesterton scores 94 compared to 100 for Crown Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crown Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesterton is $1,145/month compared to $1,369/month in Crown Point — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chesterton has cheaper rent, Crown Point actually has lower median home values ($272,800 vs $280,400).

Median household income in Chesterton is $88,536 compared to $95,757 in Crown Point (-7.5%). While Crown Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterton spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Crown Point.