Albert City, IA vs Durant, IA

Albert City is moderately more affordable than Durant, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Albert City scores 63 compared to 71 for Durant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albert City is $778/month compared to $765/month in Durant — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durant has cheaper rent, Albert City actually has lower median home values ($92,500 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Albert City is $76,094 compared to $82,563 in Durant (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Durant partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Albert City spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Durant.