Anita, IA vs Lehigh, IA

Lehigh is moderately more affordable than Anita, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Anita scores 64 compared to 58 for Lehigh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anita is $717/month compared to $633/month in Lehigh — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lehigh is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $114,500.

Median household income in Anita is $65,375 compared to $58,824 in Lehigh (+11.1%). While Anita is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anita spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Lehigh.