Dyer, IN vs South Haven, IN

South Haven is moderately more affordable than Dyer, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Dyer scores 95 compared to 89 for South Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dyer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dyer is $1,182/month compared to $1,308/month in South Haven — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dyer has cheaper rent, South Haven actually has lower median home values ($163,500 vs $288,700).

Median household income in Dyer is $101,183 compared to $78,530 in South Haven (+28.8%). While Dyer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dyer spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in South Haven.