Upland, IN vs Wabash, IN

Wabash is moderately more affordable than Upland, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Upland scores 69 compared to 63 for Wabash, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Upland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Upland is $800/month compared to $677/month in Wabash — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wabash is more affordable at $115,000 median vs $170,800.

Median household income in Upland is $74,663 compared to $54,199 in Wabash (+37.8%). While Upland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Upland spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Wabash.