Fredericksburg, IA vs Tama, IA

Tama is moderately more affordable than Fredericksburg, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Fredericksburg scores 67 compared to 63 for Tama, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fredericksburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredericksburg is $750/month compared to $744/month in Tama — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tama is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $164,100.

Median household income in Fredericksburg is $65,809 compared to $61,944 in Tama (+6.2%). The higher salaries in Fredericksburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredericksburg spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Tama.