Dysart, IA vs Farmington, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 15% cheaper than Dysart. With a cost index of 58 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to Dysart should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dysart is $739/month compared to $692/month in Farmington — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $63,600 median vs $156,500.

Median household income in Dysart is $62,308 compared to $54,643 in Farmington (+14%). The higher salaries in Dysart partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dysart spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Farmington.