Farmersburg, IA vs Lone Rock, IA

Farmersburg is moderately more affordable than Lone Rock, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Farmersburg scores 59 compared to 68 for Lone Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lone Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmersburg is $675/month compared to $1,025/month in Lone Rock — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Farmersburg has cheaper rent, Lone Rock actually has lower median home values ($61,300 vs $79,000).

Median household income in Farmersburg is $48,542 compared to $56,250 in Lone Rock (-13.7%). While Lone Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmersburg spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Lone Rock.