Audubon, IA vs Morning Sun, IA

Audubon is moderately more affordable than Morning Sun, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Audubon scores 62 compared to 66 for Morning Sun, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morning Sun can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Audubon is $718/month compared to $875/month in Morning Sun — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Audubon has cheaper rent, Morning Sun actually has lower median home values ($90,300 vs $92,800).

Median household income in Audubon is $41,389 compared to $63,500 in Morning Sun (-34.8%). While Morning Sun is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Audubon spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Morning Sun.