Cambridge, IA vs Missouri Valley, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Missouri Valley is 17.2% cheaper than Cambridge. With a cost index of 67 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Missouri Valley to Cambridge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,080/month compared to $812/month in Missouri Valley — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Missouri Valley is more affordable at $126,500 median vs $172,800.

Median household income in Cambridge is $74,531 compared to $64,844 in Missouri Valley (+14.9%). The higher salaries in Cambridge partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Missouri Valley.