Allerton, IA vs Marcus, IA

Allerton is moderately more affordable than Marcus, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Allerton scores 56 compared to 65 for Marcus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marcus 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 $637/month in Marcus — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allerton is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $174,100.

Median household income in Allerton is $45,417 compared to $75,288 in Marcus (-39.7%). While Marcus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allerton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Marcus.