Gilbertville, IA vs La Porte City, IA

La Porte City is moderately more affordable than Gilbertville, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Gilbertville scores 71 compared to 67 for La Porte City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gilbertville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gilbertville is $815/month compared to $802/month in La Porte City — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Porte City is more affordable at $146,900 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Gilbertville is $83,750 compared to $62,750 in La Porte City (+33.5%). While Gilbertville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gilbertville spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in La Porte City.