Allison, IA vs Garner, IA

Allison is moderately more affordable than Garner, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Allison scores 59 compared to 69 for Garner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allison is $619/month compared to $791/month in Garner — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allison is more affordable at $104,600 median vs $162,100.

Median household income in Allison is $64,306 compared to $68,964 in Garner (-6.8%). Garner 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 Allison spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Garner.