Avoca, IA vs Waukon, IA

Waukon is moderately more affordable than Avoca, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Avoca scores 72 compared to 65 for Waukon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Avoca can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Avoca is $873/month compared to $719/month in Waukon — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukon is more affordable at $133,700 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Avoca is $70,552 compared to $56,250 in Waukon (+25.4%). While Avoca is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avoca spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Waukon.