Alta Vista, IA vs Delhi, IA

Alta Vista is moderately more affordable than Delhi, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Alta Vista scores 62 compared to 72 for Delhi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delhi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alta Vista is $825/month compared to $892/month in Delhi — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alta Vista is more affordable at $68,600 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Alta Vista is $53,750 compared to $84,079 in Delhi (-36.1%). While Delhi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alta Vista spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Delhi.