Evansdale, IA vs Holstein, IA

Holstein is moderately more affordable than Evansdale, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Evansdale scores 71 compared to 67 for Holstein, 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 $844/month in Holstein — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holstein is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $138,200.

Median household income in Evansdale is $57,415 compared to $61,625 in Holstein (-6.8%). Holstein offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansdale spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Holstein.