Colesburg, IA vs Portsmouth, IA

Colesburg is moderately more affordable than Portsmouth, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Colesburg scores 55 compared to 59 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portsmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colesburg is $494/month compared to $575/month in Portsmouth — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colesburg is more affordable at $103,700 median vs $115,500.

Median household income in Colesburg is $50,000 compared to $79,643 in Portsmouth (-37.2%). While Portsmouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colesburg spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Portsmouth.