Dunlap, IA vs Osage, IA

Osage is moderately more affordable than Dunlap, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Dunlap scores 70 compared to 66 for Osage, 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 $735/month in Osage — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Osage has cheaper rent, Dunlap actually has lower median home values ($115,600 vs $141,800).

Median household income in Dunlap is $54,609 compared to $62,309 in Osage (-12.4%). Osage offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunlap spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Osage.