Batavia, IA vs Leland, IA

Leland is moderately more affordable than Batavia, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 71 compared to 64 for Leland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batavia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $1,021/month compared to $860/month in Leland — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leland is more affordable at $79,200 median vs $104,400.

Median household income in Batavia is $54,432 compared to $52,500 in Leland (+3.7%). Batavia 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 Batavia spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Leland.