Albia, IA vs Manly, IA

Manly is moderately more affordable than Albia, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Albia scores 67 compared to 62 for Manly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albia is $803/month compared to $701/month in Manly — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manly is more affordable at $110,900 median vs $132,500.

Median household income in Albia is $67,791 compared to $67,083 in Manly (+1.1%). Albia 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 Albia spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Manly.