Fillmore, IN vs Orleans, IN

Orleans is moderately more affordable than Fillmore, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Fillmore scores 75 compared to 66 for Orleans, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fillmore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fillmore is $1,127/month compared to $817/month in Orleans — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orleans has cheaper rent, Fillmore actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $109,900).

Median household income in Fillmore is $83,306 compared to $64,504 in Orleans (+29.1%). While Fillmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fillmore spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Orleans.