Dunlap, IN vs New Chicago, IN

New Chicago is moderately more affordable than Dunlap, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Dunlap scores 84 compared to 79 for New Chicago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunlap can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunlap is $1,143/month compared to $1,090/month in New Chicago — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Chicago is more affordable at $118,900 median vs $208,400.

Median household income in Dunlap is $86,641 compared to $54,700 in New Chicago (+58.4%). While Dunlap is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunlap spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in New Chicago.