Carroll, IA vs Muscatine, IA

Carroll is moderately more affordable than Muscatine, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Carroll scores 69 compared to 74 for Muscatine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Muscatine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carroll is $718/month compared to $979/month in Muscatine — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carroll has cheaper rent, Muscatine actually has lower median home values ($146,900 vs $184,100).

Median household income in Carroll is $59,323 compared to $59,332 in Muscatine. Looking at affordability, residents of Carroll spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Muscatine.