Greenfield, IA vs Rolfe, IA

Rolfe is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 60 compared to 53 for Rolfe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $600/month compared to $563/month in Rolfe — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolfe is more affordable at $46,000 median vs $115,700.

Median household income in Greenfield is $53,152 compared to $54,861 in Rolfe (-3.1%). Rolfe offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Rolfe.