Danville, IA vs Marengo, IA

Marengo is moderately more affordable than Danville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Danville scores 69 compared to 63 for Marengo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Danville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Danville is $817/month compared to $722/month in Marengo — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marengo is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $148,600.

Median household income in Danville is $82,917 compared to $58,125 in Marengo (+42.7%). While Danville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Danville spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Marengo.