Delta, IA vs Pilot Mound, IA

Pilot Mound is moderately more affordable than Delta, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Delta scores 63 compared to 55 for Pilot Mound, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delta is $928/month compared to $556/month in Pilot Mound — a 67% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pilot Mound has cheaper rent, Delta actually has lower median home values ($39,400 vs $78,800).

Median household income in Delta is $54,750 compared to $51,250 in Pilot Mound (+6.8%). Delta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Delta spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Pilot Mound.