Andrew, IA vs Neola, IA

Andrew is moderately more affordable than Neola, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Andrew scores 71 compared to 76 for Neola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Neola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andrew is $956/month compared to $994/month in Neola — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andrew is more affordable at $122,400 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Andrew is $64,292 compared to $68,859 in Neola (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Neola partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Andrew spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Neola.