Dysart, IA vs Truro, IA

Dysart is moderately more affordable than Truro, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Dysart scores 67 compared to 71 for Truro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truro 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 $836/month in Truro — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dysart is more affordable at $156,500 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Dysart is $62,308 compared to $65,313 in Truro (-4.6%). The higher salaries in Truro 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 15.4% in Truro.