Earling, IA vs Logan, IA

Earling is moderately more affordable than Logan, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Earling scores 64 compared to 71 for Logan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Logan 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 $883/month in Logan — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Earling is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $144,400.

Median household income in Earling is $44,375 compared to $79,167 in Logan (-43.9%). While Logan 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, more than the 13.4% in Logan.