Crawfordsville, IN vs Ellettsville, IN

Crawfordsville is moderately more affordable than Ellettsville, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Crawfordsville scores 69 compared to 74 for Ellettsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellettsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crawfordsville is $831/month compared to $746/month in Ellettsville — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellettsville has cheaper rent, Crawfordsville actually has lower median home values ($134,100 vs $224,400).

Median household income in Crawfordsville is $49,327 compared to $82,238 in Ellettsville (-40%). While Ellettsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawfordsville spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Ellettsville.