Gowrie, IA vs Quimby, IA

Quimby is moderately more affordable than Gowrie, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Gowrie scores 63 compared to 55 for Quimby, 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 $643/month in Quimby — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quimby is more affordable at $48,800 median vs $98,400.

Median household income in Gowrie is $74,375 compared to $52,083 in Quimby (+42.8%). 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 Quimby.