Durant, IA vs Stanton, IA

Stanton is moderately more affordable than Durant, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 63 for Stanton, 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 $766/month in Stanton — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durant has cheaper rent, Stanton actually has lower median home values ($97,400 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $80,938 in Stanton (+2%). Durant does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 11.4% in Stanton.