Fortville, IN vs Haubstadt, IN

Haubstadt is moderately more affordable than Fortville, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Fortville scores 86 compared to 76 for Haubstadt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fortville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fortville is $1,094/month compared to $857/month in Haubstadt — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haubstadt is more affordable at $220,000 median vs $240,300.

Median household income in Fortville is $82,763 compared to $72,104 in Haubstadt (+14.8%). While Fortville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fortville spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Haubstadt.