Arnolds Park, IA vs Kalona, IA

Kalona is moderately more affordable than Arnolds Park, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Arnolds Park scores 86 compared to 75 for Kalona, 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 $819/month in Kalona — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arnolds Park has cheaper rent, Kalona actually has lower median home values ($221,300 vs $407,600).

Median household income in Arnolds Park is $84,659 compared to $72,766 in Kalona (+16.3%). While Arnolds Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnolds Park spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in Kalona.