Casey, IA vs Van Wert, IA

Van Wert is moderately more affordable than Casey, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Casey scores 65 compared to 58 for Van Wert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Casey 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 $688/month in Van Wert — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Van Wert is more affordable at $62,300 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Casey is $51,250 compared to $58,750 in Van Wert (-12.8%). Van Wert offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Casey spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Van Wert.