Hamilton, IN vs Hudson, IN

Hudson is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 83 compared to 77 for Hudson, 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 Hamilton is $929/month compared to $1,222/month in Hudson — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, Hudson actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $265,600).

Median household income in Hamilton is $66,884 compared to $62,917 in Hudson (+6.3%). The higher salaries in Hamilton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Hudson.