Decorah, IA vs Oskaloosa, IA

Oskaloosa is moderately more affordable than Decorah, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Decorah scores 75 compared to 69 for Oskaloosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Decorah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Decorah is $788/month compared to $880/month in Oskaloosa — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Decorah has cheaper rent, Oskaloosa actually has lower median home values ($128,900 vs $234,600).

Median household income in Decorah is $62,177 compared to $62,172 in Oskaloosa. Looking at affordability, residents of Decorah spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Oskaloosa.