Union City, IN vs Wabash, IN

Union City is moderately more affordable than Wabash, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Union City scores 59 compared to 63 for Wabash, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wabash can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Union City is $662/month compared to $677/month in Wabash — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union City is more affordable at $80,100 median vs $115,000.

Median household income in Union City is $37,202 compared to $54,199 in Wabash (-31.4%). While Wabash is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Union City spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Wabash.