Edinburgh, IN vs Peru, IN

Peru is moderately more affordable than Edinburgh, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Edinburgh scores 70 compared to 63 for Peru, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edinburgh can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edinburgh is $807/month compared to $769/month in Peru — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Peru is more affordable at $84,000 median vs $145,400.

Median household income in Edinburgh is $56,406 compared to $46,180 in Peru (+22.1%). While Edinburgh is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburgh spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Peru.