Exira, IA vs Lamoni, IA

Exira is moderately more affordable than Lamoni, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Exira scores 56 compared to 61 for Lamoni, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamoni can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Exira is $566/month compared to $676/month in Lamoni — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Exira is more affordable at $73,700 median vs $107,900.

Median household income in Exira is $42,177 compared to $52,300 in Lamoni (-19.4%). While Lamoni is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Exira spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Lamoni.