Ridgeville, IN vs Worthington, IN

Worthington is moderately more affordable than Ridgeville, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Ridgeville scores 58 compared to 54 for Worthington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ridgeville is $720/month compared to $535/month in Worthington — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Worthington has cheaper rent, Ridgeville actually has lower median home values ($45,400 vs $67,600).

Median household income in Ridgeville is $39,868 compared to $41,534 in Worthington (-4%). Worthington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ridgeville spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Worthington.