Leavenworth, IN vs Shirley, IN

Leavenworth is moderately more affordable than Shirley, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Leavenworth scores 52 compared to 57 for Shirley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shirley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leavenworth is $297/month compared to $513/month in Shirley — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Leavenworth has cheaper rent, Shirley actually has lower median home values ($103,700 vs $121,900).

Median household income in Leavenworth is $62,500 compared to $66,429 in Shirley (-5.9%). The higher salaries in Shirley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Leavenworth spend roughly 5.7% of their income on rent, less than the 9.3% in Shirley.