Evansville, IN vs Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute is moderately more affordable than Evansville, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Evansville scores 71 compared to 66 for Terre Haute, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $949/month compared to $877/month in Terre Haute — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terre Haute is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $129,100.

Median household income in Evansville is $52,251 compared to $41,960 in Terre Haute (+24.5%). While Evansville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Terre Haute.