Burlington, IA vs Keokuk, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 70 compared to 64 for Keokuk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $931/month compared to $810/month in Keokuk — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keokuk is more affordable at $93,700 median vs $115,800.

Median household income in Burlington is $55,274 compared to $49,340 in Keokuk (+12%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Keokuk.