Birmingham, IA vs Linn Grove, IA

Birmingham is moderately more affordable than Linn Grove, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Birmingham scores 53 compared to 58 for Linn Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Linn Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Birmingham is $442/month compared to $695/month in Linn Grove — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Birmingham has cheaper rent, Linn Grove actually has lower median home values ($57,500 vs $97,300).

Median household income in Birmingham is $58,688 compared to $67,500 in Linn Grove (-13.1%). While Linn Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Birmingham spend roughly 9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.4% in Linn Grove.