Glenwood, IA vs Oskaloosa, IA

Oskaloosa is moderately more affordable than Glenwood, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Glenwood scores 74 compared to 69 for Oskaloosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood is $842/month compared to $880/month in Oskaloosa — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glenwood has cheaper rent, Oskaloosa actually has lower median home values ($128,900 vs $193,800).

Median household income in Glenwood is $69,320 compared to $62,172 in Oskaloosa (+11.5%). While Glenwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Oskaloosa.