Gowrie, IA vs Meservey, IA

Meservey is moderately more affordable than Gowrie, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Gowrie scores 63 compared to 56 for Meservey, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gowrie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gowrie is $753/month compared to $667/month in Meservey — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Meservey is more affordable at $54,100 median vs $98,400.

Median household income in Gowrie is $74,375 compared to $54,063 in Meservey (+37.6%). While Gowrie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gowrie spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Meservey.