New Carlisle, IN vs Rochester, IN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rochester is 17.6% cheaper than New Carlisle. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rochester to New Carlisle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Carlisle is $1,193/month compared to $883/month in Rochester — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rochester is more affordable at $135,900 median vs $180,100.

Median household income in New Carlisle is $65,625 compared to $60,304 in Rochester (+8.8%). The higher salaries in New Carlisle partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Carlisle spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Rochester.