Francisco, IN vs Hamilton, IN

Francisco is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Francisco scores 73 compared to 83 for Hamilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Francisco is $1,059/month compared to $929/month in Hamilton — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, Francisco actually has lower median home values ($103,800 vs $265,600).

Median household income in Francisco is $62,460 compared to $66,884 in Hamilton (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Hamilton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Francisco spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Hamilton.