Allerton, IA vs Barnes City, IA

Allerton is moderately more affordable than Barnes City, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Allerton scores 56 compared to 64 for Barnes City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barnes City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allerton is $583/month compared to $800/month in Barnes City — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allerton is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $100,000.

Median household income in Allerton is $45,417 compared to $47,813 in Barnes City (-5%). Barnes City 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 Allerton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Barnes City.