Blairstown, IA vs Wapello, IA

Wapello is moderately more affordable than Blairstown, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Blairstown scores 69 compared to 64 for Wapello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blairstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blairstown is $783/month compared to $707/month in Wapello — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wapello is more affordable at $128,800 median vs $164,300.

Median household income in Blairstown is $74,167 compared to $71,131 in Wapello (+4.3%). The higher salaries in Blairstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blairstown spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wapello.