Grand Junction, IA vs Parkersburg, IA

Grand Junction is moderately more affordable than Parkersburg, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Grand Junction scores 64 compared to 68 for Parkersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Parkersburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Junction is $857/month compared to $695/month in Parkersburg — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Parkersburg has cheaper rent, Grand Junction actually has lower median home values ($78,000 vs $200,000).

Median household income in Grand Junction is $52,292 compared to $73,482 in Parkersburg (-28.8%). While Parkersburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Junction spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Parkersburg.