Eagle Grove, IA vs Springville, IA

Eagle Grove is moderately more affordable than Springville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Eagle Grove scores 70 compared to 76 for Springville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springville 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 $1,000/month in Springville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eagle Grove is more affordable at $95,100 median vs $175,900.

Median household income in Eagle Grove is $58,458 compared to $96,250 in Springville (-39.3%). While Springville 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 12.5% in Springville.