Hagerstown, IN vs Ridgeville, IN

Ridgeville is moderately more affordable than Hagerstown, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Hagerstown scores 64 compared to 58 for Ridgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hagerstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hagerstown is $732/month compared to $720/month in Ridgeville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgeville is more affordable at $45,400 median vs $115,600.

Median household income in Hagerstown is $59,350 compared to $39,868 in Ridgeville (+48.9%). While Hagerstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hagerstown spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Ridgeville.