Garrison, IA vs Hansell, IA

Hansell is moderately more affordable than Garrison, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Garrison scores 62 compared to 58 for Hansell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garrison is $830/month compared to $650/month in Hansell — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hansell has cheaper rent, Garrison actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $77,000).

Median household income in Garrison is $57,083 compared to $81,563 in Hansell (-30%). Hansell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Garrison spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.6% in Hansell.