Beacon, IA vs Geneva, IA

Geneva is moderately more affordable than Beacon, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Beacon scores 60 compared to 56 for Geneva, 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 $625/month in Geneva — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Geneva is more affordable at $62,000 median vs $76,200.

Median household income in Beacon is $56,000 compared to $65,000 in Geneva (-13.8%). Geneva offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beacon spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Geneva.