Fontanelle, IA vs Joice, IA

Joice is moderately more affordable than Fontanelle, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Fontanelle scores 65 compared to 62 for Joice, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fontanelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fontanelle is $856/month compared to $725/month in Joice — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Joice has cheaper rent, Fontanelle actually has lower median home values ($93,800 vs $100,000).

Median household income in Fontanelle is $66,500 compared to $53,750 in Joice (+23.7%). While Fontanelle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fontanelle spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Joice.