Earlville, IA vs Irwin, IA

Irwin is moderately more affordable than Earlville, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Earlville scores 67 compared to 59 for Irwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Earlville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Earlville is $770/month compared to $700/month in Irwin — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Irwin is more affordable at $71,100 median vs $148,100.

Median household income in Earlville is $71,125 compared to $47,917 in Irwin (+48.4%). While Earlville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Earlville spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Irwin.