Farragut, IA vs Lansing, IA

Farragut is moderately more affordable than Lansing, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Farragut scores 58 compared to 61 for Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansing 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 $581/month in Lansing — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lansing has cheaper rent, Farragut actually has lower median home values ($102,900 vs $145,800).

Median household income in Farragut is $65,938 compared to $49,537 in Lansing (+33.1%). Farragut offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farragut spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Lansing.