Crawfordsville, IN vs Goshen, IN

Crawfordsville is moderately more affordable than Goshen, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Crawfordsville scores 69 compared to 78 for Goshen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goshen 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 $1,045/month in Goshen — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crawfordsville is more affordable at $134,100 median vs $175,200.

Median household income in Crawfordsville is $49,327 compared to $55,436 in Goshen (-11%). The higher salaries in Goshen partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Crawfordsville spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Goshen.