Farmersburg, IA vs Swaledale, IA

Swaledale is moderately more affordable than Farmersburg, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Farmersburg scores 59 compared to 55 for Swaledale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmersburg 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 $604/month in Swaledale — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Swaledale is more affordable at $55,000 median vs $79,000.

Median household income in Farmersburg is $48,542 compared to $47,500 in Swaledale (+2.2%). Farmersburg 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, more than the 15.3% in Swaledale.