Eagle Bend, MN vs Iona, MN

Iona is moderately more affordable than Eagle Bend, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Eagle Bend scores 65 compared to 61 for Iona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Bend can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Bend is $775/month compared to $750/month in Iona — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iona is more affordable at $54,300 median vs $96,700.

Median household income in Eagle Bend is $48,924 compared to $44,167 in Iona (+10.8%). While Eagle Bend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Bend spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Iona.