Elk Horn, IA vs Reinbeck, IA

Elk Horn is moderately more affordable than Reinbeck, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Elk Horn scores 62 compared to 66 for Reinbeck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reinbeck 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 $734/month in Reinbeck — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elk Horn is more affordable at $125,300 median vs $152,400.

Median household income in Elk Horn is $60,000 compared to $85,962 in Reinbeck (-30.2%). While Reinbeck is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk Horn spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Reinbeck.