Diagonal, IA vs Linn Grove, IA

Linn Grove is moderately more affordable than Diagonal, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Diagonal scores 64 compared to 58 for Linn Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Diagonal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Diagonal is $838/month compared to $695/month in Linn Grove — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Linn Grove is more affordable at $57,500 median vs $84,400.

Median household income in Diagonal is $80,417 compared to $67,500 in Linn Grove (+19.1%). While Diagonal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Diagonal spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Linn Grove.