Floyd, IA vs Gowrie, IA

Gowrie is moderately more affordable than Floyd, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Floyd scores 66 compared to 63 for Gowrie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Floyd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Floyd is $850/month compared to $753/month in Gowrie — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gowrie is more affordable at $98,400 median vs $106,700.

Median household income in Floyd is $61,000 compared to $74,375 in Gowrie (-18%). Gowrie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Floyd spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Gowrie.