Ackley, IA vs Wyoming, IA

Ackley is moderately more affordable than Wyoming, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Ackley scores 59 compared to 65 for Wyoming, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wyoming can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ackley is $677/month compared to $812/month in Wyoming — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ackley is more affordable at $99,200 median vs $104,300.

Median household income in Ackley is $61,667 compared to $67,125 in Wyoming (-8.1%). The higher salaries in Wyoming partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ackley spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Wyoming.