Darlington, IN vs Newport, IN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newport is 23% cheaper than Darlington. With a cost index of 53 vs 65, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Newport to Darlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $732/month compared to $569/month in Newport — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $58,800 median vs $119,700.

Median household income in Darlington is $53,417 compared to $46,667 in Newport (+14.5%). The higher salaries in Darlington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Darlington spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Newport.