Farmersburg, IA vs Rock Falls, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmersburg is 20.6% cheaper than Rock Falls. With a cost index of 59 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmersburg to Rock Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmersburg is $675/month compared to $967/month in Rock Falls — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmersburg is more affordable at $79,000 median vs $156,300.

Median household income in Farmersburg is $48,542 compared to $66,875 in Rock Falls (-27.4%). While Rock Falls 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 17.4% in Rock Falls.