Calamus, IA vs Millersburg, IA

Millersburg is moderately more affordable than Calamus, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Calamus scores 60 compared to 57 for Millersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calamus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calamus is $625/month compared to $550/month in Millersburg — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millersburg is more affordable at $107,100 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Calamus is $66,250 compared to $75,357 in Millersburg (-12.1%). Millersburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Calamus spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.8% in Millersburg.