Farnhamville, IA vs Marcus, IA

Farnhamville is moderately more affordable than Marcus, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Farnhamville scores 60 compared to 65 for Marcus, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marcus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farnhamville is $754/month compared to $637/month in Marcus — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marcus has cheaper rent, Farnhamville actually has lower median home values ($69,200 vs $174,100).

Median household income in Farnhamville is $55,000 compared to $75,288 in Marcus (-26.9%). While Marcus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farnhamville spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Marcus.