Evansdale, IA vs Hartley, IA

Hartley is moderately more affordable than Evansdale, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Evansdale scores 71 compared to 62 for Hartley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansdale is $945/month compared to $698/month in Hartley — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $108,400 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Evansdale is $57,415 compared to $51,118 in Hartley (+12.3%). The higher salaries in Evansdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansdale spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Hartley.