Chester, IA vs Lime Springs, IA

Chester is moderately more affordable than Lime Springs, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 56 compared to 60 for Lime Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lime Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $513/month compared to $658/month in Lime Springs — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $101,900.

Median household income in Chester is $57,500 compared to $62,083 in Lime Springs (-7.4%). While Lime Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in Lime Springs.