Earlville, IA vs Rockwell City, IA

Rockwell City is moderately more affordable than Earlville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Earlville scores 67 compared to 63 for Rockwell City, 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 $797/month in Rockwell City — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Earlville has cheaper rent, Rockwell City actually has lower median home values ($91,300 vs $148,100).

Median household income in Earlville is $71,125 compared to $61,563 in Rockwell City (+15.5%). 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 15.5% in Rockwell City.