Boone, IA vs Carlisle, IA

Boone is moderately more affordable than Carlisle, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Boone scores 69 compared to 77 for Carlisle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlisle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boone is $791/month compared to $896/month in Carlisle — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boone is more affordable at $156,400 median vs $208,100.

Median household income in Boone is $67,269 compared to $98,333 in Carlisle (-31.6%). While Carlisle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boone spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Carlisle.