Eldora, IA vs Odebolt, IA

Odebolt is moderately more affordable than Eldora, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Eldora scores 62 compared to 55 for Odebolt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eldora can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eldora is $735/month compared to $499/month in Odebolt — a 47% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Odebolt is more affordable at $98,100 median vs $108,800.

Median household income in Eldora is $72,107 compared to $54,914 in Odebolt (+31.3%). While Eldora is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eldora spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Odebolt.