Eddyville, IA vs Tama, IA

Tama is moderately more affordable than Eddyville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Eddyville scores 68 compared to 63 for Tama, 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 $744/month in Tama — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tama is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $107,300.

Median household income in Eddyville is $61,205 compared to $61,944 in Tama (-1.2%). Tama offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Eddyville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Tama.