South Haven, IN vs Warsaw, IN

Warsaw is moderately more affordable than South Haven, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. South Haven scores 89 compared to 78 for Warsaw, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Haven can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in South Haven is $1,308/month compared to $1,035/month in Warsaw — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Warsaw has cheaper rent, South Haven actually has lower median home values ($163,500 vs $175,300).

Median household income in South Haven is $78,530 compared to $57,170 in Warsaw (+37.4%). While South Haven is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of South Haven spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Warsaw.