Crothersville, IN vs Zanesville, IN

Crothersville is moderately more affordable than Zanesville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Crothersville scores 71 compared to 75 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zanesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crothersville is $967/month compared to $1,035/month in Zanesville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crothersville is more affordable at $112,800 median vs $153,200.

Median household income in Crothersville is $52,039 compared to $62,045 in Zanesville (-16.1%). While Zanesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crothersville spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Zanesville.