Durant, IA vs Winterset, IA

Durant is moderately more affordable than Winterset, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 76 for Winterset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winterset 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 $943/month in Winterset — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durant has cheaper rent, Winterset actually has lower median home values ($181,500 vs $202,000).

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $69,268 in Winterset (+19.2%). Durant offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Winterset.