Farragut, IA vs Glidden, IA

Farragut is moderately more affordable than Glidden, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Farragut scores 58 compared to 61 for Glidden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glidden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farragut is $584/month compared to $531/month in Glidden — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glidden has cheaper rent, Farragut actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $159,700).

Median household income in Farragut is $65,938 compared to $73,393 in Glidden (-10.2%). While Glidden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farragut spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Glidden.