Shelbyville, IN vs Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute is moderately more affordable than Shelbyville, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Shelbyville scores 75 compared to 66 for Terre Haute, 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 Shelbyville is $970/month compared to $877/month in Terre Haute — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terre Haute is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $151,100.

Median household income in Shelbyville is $58,532 compared to $41,960 in Terre Haute (+39.5%). 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 Shelbyville spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Terre Haute.