Glidden, IA vs Runnells, IA

Glidden is moderately more affordable than Runnells, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Glidden scores 61 compared to 71 for Runnells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Runnells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glidden is $531/month compared to $725/month in Runnells — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glidden is more affordable at $159,700 median vs $196,900.

Median household income in Glidden is $73,393 compared to $98,125 in Runnells (-25.2%). While Runnells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glidden spend roughly 8.7% of their income on rent, less than the 8.9% in Runnells.