Crawfordsville, IN vs Portland, IN

Portland is moderately more affordable than Crawfordsville, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Crawfordsville scores 69 compared to 62 for Portland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crawfordsville 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 $722/month in Portland — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portland is more affordable at $90,600 median vs $134,100.

Median household income in Crawfordsville is $49,327 compared to $45,431 in Portland (+8.6%). The higher salaries in Crawfordsville 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, more than the 19.1% in Portland.