Lagrange, IN vs Tell City, IN

Tell City is moderately more affordable than Lagrange, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lagrange scores 66 compared to 62 for Tell City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lagrange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lagrange is $752/month compared to $646/month in Tell City — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tell City is more affordable at $121,200 median vs $124,000.

Median household income in Lagrange is $51,786 compared to $50,702 in Tell City (+2.1%). Lagrange does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lagrange spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Tell City.