Batavia, IA vs Remsen, IA

Batavia is moderately more affordable than Remsen, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 71 compared to 78 for Remsen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Remsen 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 $1,014/month in Remsen — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Remsen has cheaper rent, Batavia actually has lower median home values ($104,400 vs $184,700).

Median household income in Batavia is $54,432 compared to $98,250 in Remsen (-44.6%). While Remsen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Remsen.