Plainville, IN vs Thorntown, IN

Plainville is moderately more affordable than Thorntown, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Plainville scores 64 compared to 74 for Thorntown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thorntown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plainville is $793/month compared to $871/month in Thorntown — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plainville is more affordable at $90,700 median vs $173,400.

Median household income in Plainville is $51,667 compared to $69,875 in Thorntown (-26.1%). While Thorntown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plainville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Thorntown.