Coin, IA vs Mapleton, IA

Coin is moderately more affordable than Mapleton, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Coin scores 55 compared to 64 for Mapleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mapleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coin is $643/month compared to $780/month in Mapleton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coin is more affordable at $50,900 median vs $116,400.

Median household income in Coin is $49,500 compared to $52,955 in Mapleton (-6.5%). Mapleton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Coin spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Mapleton.