Dugger, IN vs Napoleon, IN

Dugger is moderately more affordable than Napoleon, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dugger scores 57 compared to 62 for Napoleon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Napoleon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dugger is $659/month compared to $527/month in Napoleon — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Napoleon has cheaper rent, Dugger actually has lower median home values ($79,400 vs $156,300).

Median household income in Dugger is $58,585 compared to $58,750 in Napoleon (-0.3%). Napoleon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dugger spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Napoleon.