Dunkerton, IA vs Malcom, IA

Malcom is moderately more affordable than Dunkerton, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Dunkerton scores 68 compared to 61 for Malcom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunkerton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunkerton is $703/month compared to $675/month in Malcom — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malcom is more affordable at $110,100 median vs $191,900.

Median household income in Dunkerton is $82,969 compared to $73,056 in Malcom (+13.6%). While Dunkerton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunkerton spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 11.1% in Malcom.