Clarksville, IN vs Columbus, IN

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Columbus, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 78 compared to 85 for Columbus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $1,031/month compared to $1,135/month in Columbus — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $172,700 median vs $231,000.

Median household income in Clarksville is $58,518 compared to $76,856 in Columbus (-23.9%). While Columbus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Columbus.