Conesville, IA vs Manly, IA

Manly is moderately more affordable than Conesville, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Conesville scores 67 compared to 62 for Manly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Conesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Conesville is $965/month compared to $701/month in Manly — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Manly has cheaper rent, Conesville actually has lower median home values ($67,000 vs $110,900).

Median household income in Conesville is $59,250 compared to $67,083 in Manly (-11.7%). Manly offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Conesville spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Manly.