Brunsville, IA vs Stanwood, IA

Stanwood is moderately more affordable than Brunsville, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Brunsville scores 79 compared to 69 for Stanwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunsville is $1,194/month compared to $861/month in Stanwood — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stanwood has cheaper rent, Brunsville actually has lower median home values ($136,300 vs $137,700).

Median household income in Brunsville is $67,125 compared to $58,750 in Stanwood (+14.3%). The higher salaries in Brunsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunsville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Stanwood.