Elk Run Heights, IA vs Onawa, IA

Onawa is moderately more affordable than Elk Run Heights, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Elk Run Heights scores 83 compared to 73 for Onawa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Run Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk Run Heights is $1,250/month compared to $1,005/month in Onawa — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Onawa is more affordable at $125,700 median vs $169,400.

Median household income in Elk Run Heights is $68,828 compared to $54,659 in Onawa (+25.9%). While Elk Run Heights 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 Run Heights spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Onawa.