Ashton, IA vs Bouton, IA

Ashton is moderately more affordable than Bouton, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Ashton scores 66 compared to 72 for Bouton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bouton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashton is $892/month compared to $1,089/month in Bouton — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashton has cheaper rent, Bouton actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $85,400).

Median household income in Ashton is $60,156 compared to $72,500 in Bouton (-17%). While Bouton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashton spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Bouton.