Eddyville, IA vs Lorimor, IA

Lorimor is moderately more affordable than Eddyville, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Eddyville scores 68 compared to 64 for Lorimor, 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 $850/month in Lorimor — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lorimor is more affordable at $67,900 median vs $107,300.

Median household income in Eddyville is $61,205 compared to $43,281 in Lorimor (+41.4%). 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, less than the 23.6% in Lorimor.