Brooklyn, IA vs Evansdale, IA

Brooklyn is moderately more affordable than Evansdale, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 67 compared to 71 for Evansdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $813/month compared to $945/month in Evansdale — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn is more affordable at $123,600 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $71,500 compared to $57,415 in Evansdale (+24.5%). Brooklyn offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Evansdale.