Durant, IA vs Red Oak, IA

Red Oak is moderately more affordable than Durant, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 63 for Red Oak, 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 $768/month in Red Oak — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durant has cheaper rent, Red Oak actually has lower median home values ($91,600 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $52,996 in Red Oak (+55.8%). 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 17.4% in Red Oak.