Eddyville, IA vs Lockridge, IA

Eddyville is moderately more affordable than Lockridge, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Eddyville scores 68 compared to 72 for Lockridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lockridge 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 $1,102/month in Lockridge — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eddyville has cheaper rent, Lockridge actually has lower median home values ($79,700 vs $107,300).

Median household income in Eddyville is $61,205 compared to $93,929 in Lockridge (-34.8%). While Lockridge 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 14.1% in Lockridge.