Clarksville, IN vs Terre Haute, IN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Terre Haute is 17.4% cheaper than Clarksville. With a cost index of 66 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Terre Haute to Clarksville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $1,031/month compared to $877/month in Terre Haute — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terre Haute is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $172,700.

Median household income in Clarksville is $58,518 compared to $41,960 in Terre Haute (+39.5%). 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, less than the 25.1% in Terre Haute.