Epworth, IA vs Polk City, IA

Epworth is moderately more affordable than Polk City, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Epworth scores 78 compared to 87 for Polk City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Polk City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Epworth is $924/month compared to $746/month in Polk City — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Polk City has cheaper rent, Epworth actually has lower median home values ($229,200 vs $385,000).

Median household income in Epworth is $73,571 compared to $163,000 in Polk City (-54.9%). While Polk City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Epworth spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 5.5% in Polk City.