Brooklyn, IA vs Mount Vernon, IA

Brooklyn is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 67 compared to 77 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon 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 $802/month in Mount Vernon — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, Brooklyn actually has lower median home values ($123,600 vs $256,900).

Median household income in Brooklyn is $71,500 compared to $106,356 in Mount Vernon (-32.8%). While Mount Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brooklyn spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Mount Vernon.