Carroll, IA vs West Liberty, IA

Carroll is moderately more affordable than West Liberty, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Carroll scores 69 compared to 72 for West Liberty, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Liberty 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 $871/month in West Liberty — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carroll has cheaper rent, West Liberty actually has lower median home values ($169,500 vs $184,100).

Median household income in Carroll is $59,323 compared to $66,132 in West Liberty (-10.3%). While West Liberty is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carroll spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in West Liberty.