Alta, IA vs Keota, IA

Keota is moderately more affordable than Alta, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Alta scores 70 compared to 63 for Keota, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alta is $915/month compared to $757/month in Keota — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keota is more affordable at $100,300 median vs $125,800.

Median household income in Alta is $66,118 compared to $64,500 in Keota (+2.5%). Alta 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 Alta spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Keota.