Dundee, IA vs Elma, IA

Elma is moderately more affordable than Dundee, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Dundee scores 63 compared to 58 for Elma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dundee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dundee is $672/month compared to $668/month in Elma — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elma is more affordable at $71,400 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Dundee is $57,143 compared to $41,528 in Elma (+37.6%). While Dundee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundee spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Elma.