Albion, IA vs Guttenberg, IA

Albion is moderately more affordable than Guttenberg, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Albion scores 65 compared to 70 for Guttenberg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guttenberg 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 $799/month in Guttenberg — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guttenberg has cheaper rent, Albion actually has lower median home values ($105,400 vs $183,800).

Median household income in Albion is $73,750 compared to $49,613 in Guttenberg (+48.7%). Albion offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Albion spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Guttenberg.