Durant, IA vs Murray, IA

Murray is moderately more affordable than Durant, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 62 for Murray, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durant 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 $782/month in Murray — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durant has cheaper rent, Murray actually has lower median home values ($76,300 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $60,313 in Murray (+36.9%). While Durant 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 15.6% in Murray.