Craig, IA vs Westfield, IA

Craig is moderately more affordable than Westfield, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Craig scores 65 compared to 75 for Westfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Craig is $817/month compared to $1,146/month in Westfield — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Craig has cheaper rent, Westfield actually has lower median home values ($97,500 vs $101,600).

Median household income in Craig is $50,000 compared to $60,000 in Westfield (-16.7%). While Westfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Craig spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Westfield.