Cambridge, IA vs Postville, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Postville is 18.7% cheaper than Cambridge. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Postville 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 $872/month in Postville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Postville is more affordable at $100,300 median vs $172,800.

Median household income in Cambridge is $74,531 compared to $47,281 in Postville (+57.6%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Postville.