Bussey, IA vs Somers, IA

Bussey is moderately more affordable than Somers, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Bussey scores 55 compared to 61 for Somers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Somers can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bussey is $580/month compared to $765/month in Somers — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bussey is more affordable at $62,500 median vs $77,500.

Median household income in Bussey is $47,857 compared to $49,464 in Somers (-3.2%). Somers 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 Bussey spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Somers.