Collins, IA vs Lenox, IA

Lenox is moderately more affordable than Collins, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Collins scores 70 compared to 64 for Lenox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Collins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Collins is $883/month compared to $759/month in Lenox — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lenox is more affordable at $106,000 median vs $130,700.

Median household income in Collins is $67,292 compared to $59,750 in Lenox (+12.6%). While Collins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Collins spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Lenox.