Boone, IA vs Muscatine, IA

Boone is moderately more affordable than Muscatine, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Boone scores 69 compared to 74 for Muscatine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Muscatine 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 $979/month in Muscatine — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boone has cheaper rent, Muscatine actually has lower median home values ($146,900 vs $156,400).

Median household income in Boone is $67,269 compared to $59,332 in Muscatine (+13.4%). Boone offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Boone spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Muscatine.