Albion, IA vs Cushing, IA

Cushing is moderately more affordable than Albion, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 65 compared to 58 for Cushing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albion is $810/month compared to $725/month in Cushing — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cushing is more affordable at $57,700 median vs $105,400.

Median household income in Albion is $73,750 compared to $70,139 in Cushing (+5.1%). Albion 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 Albion spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Cushing.