Fortville, IN vs Lake Station, IN

Lake Station is moderately more affordable than Fortville, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Fortville scores 86 compared to 80 for Lake Station, 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 $1,115/month in Lake Station — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fortville has cheaper rent, Lake Station actually has lower median home values ($124,800 vs $240,300).

Median household income in Fortville is $82,763 compared to $56,306 in Lake Station (+47%). 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, less than the 23.8% in Lake Station.