Coggon, IA vs Malcom, IA

Malcom is moderately more affordable than Coggon, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Coggon scores 65 compared to 61 for Malcom, 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 $675/month in Malcom — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malcom is more affordable at $110,100 median vs $146,000.

Median household income in Coggon is $76,500 compared to $73,056 in Malcom (+4.7%). The higher salaries in Coggon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Coggon spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 11.1% in Malcom.