Bayard, IA vs Lansing, IA

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Bayard, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Bayard scores 65 compared to 61 for Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayard is $917/month compared to $581/month in Lansing — a 58% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lansing has cheaper rent, Bayard actually has lower median home values ($57,700 vs $145,800).

Median household income in Bayard is $43,750 compared to $49,537 in Lansing (-11.7%). Lansing offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayard spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Lansing.