Farmington, IA vs State Center, IA

Farmington is moderately more affordable than State Center, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 58 compared to 67 for State Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of State Center 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 $741/month in State Center — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $63,600 median vs $156,300.

Median household income in Farmington is $54,643 compared to $72,303 in State Center (-24.4%). While State Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in State Center.