Casey, IA vs Neola, IA

Casey is moderately more affordable than Neola, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Casey scores 65 compared to 76 for Neola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Neola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Casey is $844/month compared to $994/month in Neola — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Casey is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Casey is $51,250 compared to $68,859 in Neola (-25.6%). While Neola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Casey spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Neola.