Farmersburg, IA vs Stockton, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmersburg is 18.4% cheaper than Stockton. With a cost index of 59 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmersburg to Stockton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmersburg is $675/month compared to $1,036/month in Stockton — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmersburg is more affordable at $79,000 median vs $114,600.

Median household income in Farmersburg is $48,542 compared to $48,750 in Stockton (-0.4%). Stockton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmersburg spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Stockton.