Dike, IA vs Scranton, IA

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Dike, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Dike scores 72 compared to 63 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dike can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dike is $708/month compared to $880/month in Scranton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dike has cheaper rent, Scranton actually has lower median home values ($58,600 vs $235,900).

Median household income in Dike is $88,523 compared to $60,000 in Scranton (+47.5%). While Dike is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dike spend roughly 9.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Scranton.