Grandview, IA vs Lone Tree, IA

Grandview is moderately more affordable than Lone Tree, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Grandview scores 68 compared to 75 for Lone Tree, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lone Tree can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grandview is $828/month compared to $947/month in Lone Tree — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grandview is more affordable at $134,000 median vs $170,700.

Median household income in Grandview is $46,750 compared to $80,294 in Lone Tree (-41.8%). While Lone Tree is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grandview spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Lone Tree.