New Castle, IN vs Ross, IN

New Castle is moderately more affordable than Ross, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. New Castle scores 65 compared to 75 for Ross, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ross can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Castle is $797/month compared to $1,085/month in Ross — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $95,100 median vs $114,600.

Median household income in New Castle is $48,977 compared to $53,824 in Ross (-9%). The higher salaries in Ross partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Castle spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Ross.