Delhi, IA vs Lenox, IA

Lenox is moderately more affordable than Delhi, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Delhi scores 72 compared to 64 for Lenox, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delhi can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delhi is $892/month compared to $759/month in Lenox — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lenox is more affordable at $106,000 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Delhi is $84,079 compared to $59,750 in Lenox (+40.7%). While Delhi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delhi spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Lenox.