Duncombe, IA vs Harper, IA

Duncombe is moderately more affordable than Harper, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Duncombe scores 57 compared to 65 for Harper, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harper can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncombe is $542/month compared to $850/month in Harper — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Duncombe has cheaper rent, Harper actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $108,200).

Median household income in Duncombe is $63,125 compared to $70,417 in Harper (-10.4%). The higher salaries in Harper partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncombe spend roughly 10.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Harper.