2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Elwood, IN vs Tipton, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Tipton or is it cheaper to live in Elwood?
- Tipton is 2.4% less expensive than Elwood.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tipton or Elwood?
- Tipton housing costs are 35.6% more expensive than Elwood housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Elwood or is Health Care more affordable in Tipton.
- Health related expenses are 1.5% less in Tipton.
 Elwood, INTipton, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.0100
 Food & Groceries91.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.3100
 Housing37.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$192,300$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.3100
 Miscellaneous91.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Elwood    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I don't even know where to start. I lived in Elwood for around 11 years and do not recommend moving here. The town is VERY oppressed–drugs are a big issue, as well as  More

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Over 11 years ago

Yuk!  More

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Reviews for Tipton    1 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Tipton Indiana is a very quiet town. Friendly and peaceful. Not much to do there except enjoy yourself "not" being in the rat race of the rest of the country. If you're  More

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