Francesville, IN vs Lagrange, IN

Lagrange is moderately more affordable than Francesville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Francesville scores 70 compared to 66 for Lagrange, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Francesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Francesville is $825/month compared to $752/month in Lagrange — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lagrange has cheaper rent, Francesville actually has lower median home values ($113,600 vs $124,000).

Median household income in Francesville is $65,469 compared to $51,786 in Lagrange (+26.4%). While Francesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Francesville spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Lagrange.