Southport, IN vs Westville, IN

Westville is moderately more affordable than Southport, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Southport scores 81 compared to 71 for Westville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Southport is $1,081/month compared to $878/month in Westville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westville is more affordable at $152,000 median vs $186,500.

Median household income in Southport is $69,148 compared to $59,732 in Westville (+15.8%). While Southport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Southport spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Westville.