Earlham, IA vs Stacyville, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stacyville is 28.4% cheaper than Earlham. With a cost index of 60 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stacyville to Earlham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Earlham is $779/month compared to $623/month in Stacyville — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stacyville is more affordable at $107,800 median vs $248,400.

Median household income in Earlham is $104,464 compared to $61,875 in Stacyville (+68.8%). While Earlham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Earlham spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 12.1% in Stacyville.