Eddyville, IA vs Farmersburg, IA

Farmersburg is moderately more affordable than Eddyville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Eddyville scores 68 compared to 59 for Farmersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eddyville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eddyville is $887/month compared to $675/month in Farmersburg — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmersburg is more affordable at $79,000 median vs $107,300.

Median household income in Eddyville is $61,205 compared to $48,542 in Farmersburg (+26.1%). While Eddyville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eddyville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Farmersburg.