Delhi, IA vs Oakville, IA

Oakville is moderately more affordable than Delhi, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Delhi scores 72 compared to 65 for Oakville, 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 $900/month in Oakville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delhi has cheaper rent, Oakville actually has lower median home values ($76,700 vs $161,500).

Median household income in Delhi is $84,079 compared to $53,750 in Oakville (+56.4%). 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 20.1% in Oakville.