Coon Rapids, IA vs Norway, IA

Coon Rapids is moderately more affordable than Norway, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Coon Rapids scores 66 compared to 76 for Norway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norway 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 $1,063/month in Norway — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Coon Rapids is more affordable at $129,300 median vs $155,400.

Median household income in Coon Rapids is $64,338 compared to $91,250 in Norway (-29.5%). While Norway 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 14% in Norway.