Arnolds Park, IA vs Jesup, IA

Jesup is moderately more affordable than Arnolds Park, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Arnolds Park scores 86 compared to 75 for Jesup, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arnolds Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnolds Park is $671/month compared to $937/month in Jesup — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arnolds Park has cheaper rent, Jesup actually has lower median home values ($189,600 vs $407,600).

Median household income in Arnolds Park is $84,659 compared to $89,297 in Jesup (-5.2%). Jesup offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnolds Park spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Jesup.