Dow City, IA vs Eddyville, IA

Dow City is moderately more affordable than Eddyville, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Dow City scores 64 compared to 68 for Eddyville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eddyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dow City is $714/month compared to $887/month in Eddyville — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dow City has cheaper rent, Eddyville actually has lower median home values ($107,300 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Dow City is $46,932 compared to $61,205 in Eddyville (-23.3%). While Eddyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dow City spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Eddyville.