Cushing, IA vs Rolfe, IA

Rolfe is moderately more affordable than Cushing, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Cushing scores 58 compared to 53 for Rolfe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cushing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cushing is $725/month compared to $563/month in Rolfe — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolfe is more affordable at $46,000 median vs $57,700.

Median household income in Cushing is $70,139 compared to $54,861 in Rolfe (+27.8%). While Cushing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cushing spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Rolfe.