Adair, IA vs Garrison, IA

Garrison is moderately more affordable than Adair, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Adair scores 69 compared to 62 for Garrison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Adair can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adair is $852/month compared to $830/month in Garrison — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garrison is more affordable at $65,000 median vs $126,600.

Median household income in Adair is $57,250 compared to $57,083 in Garrison (+0.3%). Adair 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 Adair spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Garrison.