Gas City, IN vs Rockport, IN

Rockport is moderately more affordable than Gas City, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Gas City scores 69 compared to 60 for Rockport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gas City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gas City is $858/month compared to $628/month in Rockport — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rockport is more affordable at $105,000 median vs $122,800.

Median household income in Gas City is $57,106 compared to $43,333 in Rockport (+31.8%). While Gas City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gas City spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Rockport.