Graettinger, IA vs Ute, IA

Graettinger is moderately more affordable than Ute, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Graettinger scores 54 compared to 58 for Ute, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ute can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Graettinger is $480/month compared to $633/month in Ute — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Graettinger has cheaper rent, Ute actually has lower median home values ($80,900 vs $87,000).

Median household income in Graettinger is $73,250 compared to $55,947 in Ute (+30.9%). Graettinger offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Graettinger spend roughly 7.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Ute.