Anamosa, IA vs Ely, IA

Anamosa is moderately more affordable than Ely, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Anamosa scores 72 compared to 85 for Ely, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ely can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anamosa is $897/month compared to $1,014/month in Ely — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anamosa is more affordable at $164,900 median vs $275,800.

Median household income in Anamosa is $56,167 compared to $102,262 in Ely (-45.1%). While Ely is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anamosa spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Ely.