Scottsburg, IN vs Shelbyville, IN

Scottsburg is moderately more affordable than Shelbyville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Scottsburg scores 67 compared to 75 for Shelbyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shelbyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scottsburg is $786/month compared to $970/month in Shelbyville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scottsburg is more affordable at $123,900 median vs $151,100.

Median household income in Scottsburg is $38,027 compared to $58,532 in Shelbyville (-35%). While Shelbyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scottsburg spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Shelbyville.