Carter Lake, IA vs Logan, IA

Logan is moderately more affordable than Carter Lake, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Carter Lake scores 79 compared to 71 for Logan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carter Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carter Lake is $1,115/month compared to $883/month in Logan — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Logan is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $161,200.

Median household income in Carter Lake is $75,037 compared to $79,167 in Logan (-5.2%). Logan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Carter Lake spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Logan.