Garner, IA vs Lansing, IA

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Garner, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Garner scores 69 compared to 61 for Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garner is $791/month compared to $581/month in Lansing — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lansing is more affordable at $145,800 median vs $162,100.

Median household income in Garner is $68,964 compared to $49,537 in Lansing (+39.2%). While Garner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garner spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Lansing.