Audubon, IA vs Stratford, IA

Stratford is moderately more affordable than Audubon, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Audubon scores 62 compared to 56 for Stratford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Audubon 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 $580/month in Stratford — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stratford is more affordable at $81,100 median vs $92,800.

Median household income in Audubon is $41,389 compared to $40,833 in Stratford (+1.4%). Audubon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Audubon spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Stratford.