Clermont, IN vs Winona Lake, IN

Clermont is moderately more affordable than Winona Lake, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Clermont scores 80 compared to 85 for Winona Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winona Lake 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 $1,074/month in Winona Lake — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clermont is more affordable at $192,400 median vs $242,400.

Median household income in Clermont is $81,979 compared to $97,813 in Winona Lake (-16.2%). While Winona Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clermont spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Winona Lake.