Atkins, IA vs Riceville, IA

Riceville is moderately more affordable than Atkins, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Atkins scores 74 compared to 70 for Riceville, 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 Atkins is $585/month compared to $1,016/month in Riceville — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atkins has cheaper rent, Riceville actually has lower median home values ($92,100 vs $302,600).

Median household income in Atkins is $115,625 compared to $47,434 in Riceville (+143.8%). 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 Atkins spend roughly 6.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Riceville.