Brunsville, IA vs Truro, IA

Truro is moderately more affordable than Brunsville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Brunsville scores 79 compared to 71 for Truro, 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 $836/month in Truro — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Truro has cheaper rent, Brunsville actually has lower median home values ($136,300 vs $166,700).

Median household income in Brunsville is $67,125 compared to $65,313 in Truro (+2.8%). Brunsville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunsville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Truro.