Fish Lake, IN vs Lagrange, IN

Lagrange is moderately more affordable than Fish Lake, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Fish Lake scores 74 compared to 66 for Lagrange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fish Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fish Lake is $892/month compared to $752/month in Lagrange — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lagrange is more affordable at $124,000 median vs $181,300.

Median household income in Fish Lake is $69,417 compared to $51,786 in Lagrange (+34%). While Fish Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fish Lake spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Lagrange.