Clarksville, IN vs Greencastle, IN

Greencastle is moderately more affordable than Clarksville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 78 compared to 73 for Greencastle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarksville 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 $904/month in Greencastle — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greencastle is more affordable at $154,000 median vs $172,700.

Median household income in Clarksville is $58,518 compared to $54,217 in Greencastle (+7.9%). While Clarksville 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 20% in Greencastle.