Spurgeon, IN vs Wilkinson, IN

Spurgeon is moderately more affordable than Wilkinson, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Spurgeon scores 66 compared to 70 for Wilkinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilkinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spurgeon is $833/month compared to $850/month in Wilkinson — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spurgeon is more affordable at $107,100 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Spurgeon is $61,750 compared to $63,500 in Wilkinson (-2.8%). Wilkinson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Spurgeon spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Wilkinson.