Atlantic, IA vs West Union, IA

Atlantic is moderately more affordable than West Union, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Atlantic scores 66 compared to 71 for West Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Union can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atlantic is $750/month compared to $925/month in West Union — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atlantic has cheaper rent, West Union actually has lower median home values ($133,200 vs $134,900).

Median household income in Atlantic is $57,486 compared to $50,909 in West Union (+12.9%). Atlantic offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Atlantic spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in West Union.