Earling, IA vs Greene, IA

Earling is moderately more affordable than Greene, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Earling scores 64 compared to 69 for Greene, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Earling is $731/month compared to $898/month in Greene — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Earling is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Earling is $44,375 compared to $54,298 in Greene (-18.3%). While Greene is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Earling spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Greene.