Brandon, IA vs Elk Run Heights, IA

Brandon is moderately more affordable than Elk Run Heights, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Brandon scores 70 compared to 83 for Elk Run Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Run Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brandon is $1,013/month compared to $1,250/month in Elk Run Heights — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brandon is more affordable at $100,000 median vs $169,400.

Median household income in Brandon is $61,875 compared to $68,828 in Elk Run Heights (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Elk Run Heights partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brandon spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Elk Run Heights.