Coggon, IA vs Kellerton, IA

Kellerton is moderately more affordable than Coggon, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Coggon scores 65 compared to 59 for Kellerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coggon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coggon is $700/month compared to $752/month in Kellerton — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coggon has cheaper rent, Kellerton actually has lower median home values ($57,100 vs $146,000).

Median household income in Coggon is $76,500 compared to $54,375 in Kellerton (+40.7%). While Coggon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coggon spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Kellerton.