Gaston, IN vs Somerville, IN

Somerville is moderately more affordable than Gaston, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Gaston scores 63 compared to 58 for Somerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gaston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gaston is $819/month compared to $613/month in Somerville — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerville has cheaper rent, Gaston actually has lower median home values ($87,300 vs $94,100).

Median household income in Gaston is $49,417 compared to $71,250 in Somerville (-30.6%). Somerville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gaston spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.3% in Somerville.