Dunlap, IA vs Earling, IA

Earling is moderately more affordable than Dunlap, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Dunlap scores 70 compared to 64 for Earling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunlap can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunlap is $934/month compared to $731/month in Earling — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Earling has cheaper rent, Dunlap actually has lower median home values ($115,600 vs $117,600).

Median household income in Dunlap is $54,609 compared to $44,375 in Earling (+23.1%). While Dunlap is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunlap spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Earling.