Clermont, IN vs Fortville, IN

Clermont is moderately more affordable than Fortville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Clermont scores 80 compared to 86 for Fortville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fortville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clermont is $1,024/month compared to $1,094/month in Fortville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clermont is more affordable at $192,400 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Clermont is $81,979 compared to $82,763 in Fortville (-0.9%). Fortville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clermont spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Fortville.