Fremont, IA vs Grundy Center, IA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Grundy Center, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 61 compared to 66 for Grundy Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grundy Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $711/month compared to $684/month in Grundy Center — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grundy Center has cheaper rent, Fremont actually has lower median home values ($89,500 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Fremont is $73,239 compared to $77,540 in Grundy Center (-5.5%). The higher salaries in Grundy Center partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Grundy Center.