Creston, IA vs Grundy Center, IA

Creston is moderately more affordable than Grundy Center, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Creston scores 61 compared to 66 for Grundy Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grundy Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Creston is $672/month compared to $684/month in Grundy Center — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Creston is more affordable at $112,600 median vs $173,200.

Median household income in Creston is $50,752 compared to $77,540 in Grundy Center (-34.5%). While Grundy Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Creston spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Grundy Center.