Aurelia, IA vs Hawarden, IA

Aurelia is moderately more affordable than Hawarden, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Aurelia scores 63 compared to 68 for Hawarden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawarden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aurelia is $645/month compared to $881/month in Hawarden — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Aurelia has cheaper rent, Hawarden actually has lower median home values ($132,700 vs $135,900).

Median household income in Aurelia is $68,605 compared to $69,375 in Hawarden (-1.1%). Hawarden 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 Aurelia spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Hawarden.