Cascade, IA vs St. Charles, IA

Cascade is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 73 compared to 77 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles 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 $939/month in St. Charles — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cascade is more affordable at $196,100 median vs $197,100.

Median household income in Cascade is $69,861 compared to $81,944 in St. Charles (-14.7%). While St. Charles 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 13.8% in St. Charles.