Crawfordsville, IA vs Victor, IA

Crawfordsville is moderately more affordable than Victor, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Crawfordsville scores 58 compared to 64 for Victor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Victor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crawfordsville is $621/month compared to $742/month in Victor — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawfordsville is more affordable at $87,000 median vs $116,200.

Median household income in Crawfordsville is $73,929 compared to $70,694 in Victor (+4.6%). Crawfordsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawfordsville spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Victor.