Durant, IA vs Lakeside, IA

Durant is moderately more affordable than Lakeside, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 78 for Lakeside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lakeside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durant is $765/month compared to $960/month in Lakeside — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durant is more affordable at $202,000 median vs $210,900.

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $95,481 in Lakeside (-13.5%). While Lakeside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 12.1% in Lakeside.