Highland, IN vs Sellersburg, IN

Sellersburg is moderately more affordable than Highland, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 90 compared to 82 for Sellersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Highland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $1,202/month compared to $1,057/month in Sellersburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sellersburg is more affordable at $213,300 median vs $219,500.

Median household income in Highland is $76,219 compared to $69,851 in Sellersburg (+9.1%). The higher salaries in Highland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Sellersburg.