Beacon, IA vs Boxholm, IA

Boxholm is moderately more affordable than Beacon, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Beacon scores 60 compared to 54 for Boxholm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beacon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beacon is $729/month compared to $533/month in Boxholm — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boxholm is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $76,200.

Median household income in Beacon is $56,000 compared to $50,313 in Boxholm (+11.3%). While Beacon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beacon spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Boxholm.