Fremont, IA vs Minburn, IA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Minburn, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 61 compared to 71 for Minburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minburn 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 $921/month in Minburn — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $132,600.

Median household income in Fremont is $73,239 compared to $74,063 in Minburn (-1.1%). Minburn does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Minburn.