Elk Horn, IA vs Leon, IA

Leon is moderately more affordable than Elk Horn, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Elk Horn scores 62 compared to 55 for Leon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Horn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk Horn is $643/month compared to $542/month in Leon — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Leon is more affordable at $79,600 median vs $125,300.

Median household income in Elk Horn is $60,000 compared to $54,868 in Leon (+9.4%). The higher salaries in Elk Horn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk Horn spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Leon.