Ainsworth, IA vs Sumner, IA

Sumner is moderately more affordable than Ainsworth, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ainsworth scores 63 compared to 58 for Sumner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ainsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ainsworth is $714/month compared to $598/month in Sumner — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sumner has cheaper rent, Ainsworth actually has lower median home values ($110,300 vs $111,900).

Median household income in Ainsworth is $67,115 compared to $56,174 in Sumner (+19.5%). While Ainsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ainsworth spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.8% in Sumner.