Eagle Grove, IA vs Laurens, IA

Laurens is moderately more affordable than Eagle Grove, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Eagle Grove scores 70 compared to 61 for Laurens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Grove is $991/month compared to $763/month in Laurens — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Laurens is more affordable at $71,000 median vs $95,100.

Median household income in Eagle Grove is $58,458 compared to $56,354 in Laurens (+3.7%). Eagle Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Grove spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Laurens.