Gowrie, IA vs Mitchellville, IA

Gowrie is moderately more affordable than Mitchellville, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Gowrie scores 63 compared to 72 for Mitchellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mitchellville 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 $773/month in Mitchellville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gowrie is more affordable at $98,400 median vs $190,200.

Median household income in Gowrie is $74,375 compared to $78,816 in Mitchellville (-5.6%). Mitchellville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gowrie spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Mitchellville.