Collins, IA vs Oakville, IA

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Collins, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Collins scores 70 compared to 65 for Oakville, 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 $900/month in Oakville — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Collins has cheaper rent, Oakville actually has lower median home values ($76,700 vs $130,700).

Median household income in Collins is $67,292 compared to $53,750 in Oakville (+25.2%). 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, less than the 20.1% in Oakville.