Blencoe, IA vs Milo, IA

Milo is moderately more affordable than Blencoe, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Blencoe scores 77 compared to 70 for Milo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blencoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blencoe is $1,281/month compared to $860/month in Milo — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milo has cheaper rent, Blencoe actually has lower median home values ($69,200 vs $145,400).

Median household income in Blencoe is $81,705 compared to $76,250 in Milo (+7.2%). The higher salaries in Blencoe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blencoe spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Milo.