Arcadia, IA vs Atkins, IA

Arcadia is moderately more affordable than Atkins, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 68 compared to 74 for Atkins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcadia is $816/month compared to $585/month in Atkins — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atkins has cheaper rent, Arcadia actually has lower median home values ($139,500 vs $302,600).

Median household income in Arcadia is $69,408 compared to $115,625 in Atkins (-40%). While Atkins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Atkins.