Eagle Grove, IA vs Marcus, IA

Marcus is moderately more affordable than Eagle Grove, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Eagle Grove scores 70 compared to 65 for Marcus, 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 $637/month in Marcus — a 56% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marcus has cheaper rent, Eagle Grove actually has lower median home values ($95,100 vs $174,100).

Median household income in Eagle Grove is $58,458 compared to $75,288 in Marcus (-22.4%). Marcus offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eagle Grove spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Marcus.