Blakesburg, IA vs Quasqueton, IA

Blakesburg is moderately more affordable than Quasqueton, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Blakesburg scores 56 compared to 65 for Quasqueton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quasqueton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blakesburg is $589/month compared to $742/month in Quasqueton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blakesburg is more affordable at $79,400 median vs $128,100.

Median household income in Blakesburg is $48,750 compared to $64,531 in Quasqueton (-24.5%). While Quasqueton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blakesburg spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Quasqueton.