Allerton, IA vs Sheffield, IA

Allerton is moderately more affordable than Sheffield, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Allerton scores 56 compared to 63 for Sheffield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sheffield 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 $648/month in Sheffield — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allerton is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $138,500.

Median household income in Allerton is $45,417 compared to $64,297 in Sheffield (-29.4%). While Sheffield 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 12.1% in Sheffield.