Calamus, IA vs Welton, IA

Calamus is moderately more affordable than Welton, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Calamus scores 60 compared to 67 for Welton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Welton 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 $843/month in Welton — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Calamus has cheaper rent, Welton actually has lower median home values ($117,900 vs $123,000).

Median household income in Calamus is $66,250 compared to $76,250 in Welton (-13.1%). While Welton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calamus spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Welton.