Farmington, IA vs Garden Grove, IA

Garden Grove is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 58 compared to 52 for Garden Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $692/month compared to $535/month in Garden Grove — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garden Grove is more affordable at $48,600 median vs $63,600.

Median household income in Farmington is $54,643 compared to $53,750 in Garden Grove (+1.7%). Farmington 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 Farmington spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Garden Grove.