Dundee, IA vs Goldfield, IA

Goldfield is moderately more affordable than Dundee, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Dundee scores 63 compared to 55 for Goldfield, 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 $535/month in Goldfield — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goldfield is more affordable at $87,800 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Dundee is $57,143 compared to $54,500 in Goldfield (+4.8%). Dundee does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dundee spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Goldfield.