Greene, IA vs Packwood, IA

Packwood is moderately more affordable than Greene, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Greene scores 69 compared to 61 for Packwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greene can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greene is $898/month compared to $750/month in Packwood — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Packwood is more affordable at $79,100 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Greene is $54,298 compared to $43,750 in Packwood (+24.1%). While Greene is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greene spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Packwood.