Coon Rapids, IA vs Stacyville, IA

Stacyville is moderately more affordable than Coon Rapids, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Coon Rapids scores 66 compared to 60 for Stacyville, 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 $623/month in Stacyville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stacyville is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $129,300.

Median household income in Coon Rapids is $64,338 compared to $61,875 in Stacyville (+4%). Coon Rapids does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Rapids spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Stacyville.