Badger, IA vs Earlham, IA

Badger is moderately more affordable than Earlham, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Badger scores 66 compared to 76 for Earlham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Earlham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Badger is $770/month compared to $779/month in Earlham — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Badger is more affordable at $136,300 median vs $248,400.

Median household income in Badger is $76,875 compared to $104,464 in Earlham (-26.4%). While Earlham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Badger spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Earlham.