Huntingburg, IN vs New Castle, IN

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Huntingburg, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Huntingburg scores 68 compared to 65 for New Castle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntingburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntingburg is $825/month compared to $797/month in New Castle — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $95,100 median vs $126,500.

Median household income in Huntingburg is $52,327 compared to $48,977 in New Castle (+6.8%). While Huntingburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntingburg spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in New Castle.