Cascade, IA vs Knoxville, IA

Knoxville is moderately more affordable than Cascade, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 73 compared to 68 for Knoxville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cascade 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 $810/month in Knoxville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Knoxville is more affordable at $147,600 median vs $196,100.

Median household income in Cascade is $69,861 compared to $70,136 in Knoxville (-0.4%). Knoxville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Knoxville.