Eagle Grove, IA vs Pella, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Eagle Grove is 17.7% cheaper than Pella. With a cost index of 70 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Eagle Grove to Pella should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eagle Grove is $991/month compared to $1,041/month in Pella — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Grove is more affordable at $95,100 median vs $259,600.

Median household income in Eagle Grove is $58,458 compared to $81,201 in Pella (-28%). While Pella 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 Grove spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Pella.