Colfax, IA vs Redfield, IA

Redfield is moderately more affordable than Colfax, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Colfax scores 71 compared to 67 for Redfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colfax is $830/month compared to $781/month in Redfield — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Redfield is more affordable at $130,100 median vs $160,500.

Median household income in Colfax is $82,878 compared to $81,328 in Redfield (+1.9%). Colfax 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 Colfax spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Redfield.