Audubon, IA vs Wellsburg, IA

Wellsburg is moderately more affordable than Audubon, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Audubon scores 62 compared to 59 for Wellsburg, 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 $625/month in Wellsburg — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellsburg has cheaper rent, Audubon actually has lower median home values ($92,800 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Audubon is $41,389 compared to $63,125 in Wellsburg (-34.4%). Wellsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Audubon spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wellsburg.