Cresco, IA vs Earlham, IA

Cresco is moderately more affordable than Earlham, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Cresco scores 65 compared to 76 for Earlham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Earlham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cresco is $814/month compared to $779/month in Earlham — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Earlham has cheaper rent, Cresco actually has lower median home values ($105,200 vs $248,400).

Median household income in Cresco is $60,769 compared to $104,464 in Earlham (-41.8%). While Earlham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cresco spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Earlham.