Dysart, IA vs Evansdale, IA

Dysart is moderately more affordable than Evansdale, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Dysart scores 67 compared to 71 for Evansdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dysart is $739/month compared to $945/month in Evansdale — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dysart has cheaper rent, Evansdale actually has lower median home values ($138,200 vs $156,500).

Median household income in Dysart is $62,308 compared to $57,415 in Evansdale (+8.5%). Dysart offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dysart spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Evansdale.