Akron, IA vs Moulton, IA

Moulton is moderately more affordable than Akron, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Akron scores 64 compared to 56 for Moulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Akron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Akron is $700/month compared to $654/month in Moulton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moulton is more affordable at $51,300 median vs $145,300.

Median household income in Akron is $59,706 compared to $56,806 in Moulton (+5.1%). Akron 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 Akron spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Moulton.