Cascade, IA vs Hinton, IA

Cascade is moderately more affordable than Hinton, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 73 compared to 83 for Hinton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $822/month compared to $1,000/month in Hinton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $196,100 median vs $249,400.

Median household income in Cascade is $69,861 compared to $108,125 in Hinton (-35.4%). While Hinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.1% in Hinton.