Coon Rapids, IA vs Emmetsburg, IA

Emmetsburg is moderately more affordable than Coon Rapids, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Coon Rapids scores 66 compared to 59 for Emmetsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coon Rapids can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coon Rapids is $760/month compared to $589/month in Emmetsburg — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Emmetsburg is more affordable at $114,600 median vs $129,300.

Median household income in Coon Rapids is $64,338 compared to $57,353 in Emmetsburg (+12.2%). While Coon Rapids is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Rapids spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Emmetsburg.