Castana, IA vs Milton, IA

Milton is moderately more affordable than Castana, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Castana scores 59 compared to 53 for Milton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Castana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Castana is $725/month compared to $550/month in Milton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milton is more affordable at $54,400 median vs $67,500.

Median household income in Castana is $55,833 compared to $41,875 in Milton (+33.3%). While Castana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Castana spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Milton.