Brayton, IA vs New Vienna, IA

Brayton is moderately more affordable than New Vienna, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Brayton scores 61 compared to 69 for New Vienna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Vienna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brayton is $760/month compared to $763/month in New Vienna — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brayton is more affordable at $71,400 median vs $176,800.

Median household income in Brayton is $50,500 compared to $90,938 in New Vienna (-44.5%). While New Vienna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brayton spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in New Vienna.