Grundy Center, IA vs Underwood, IA

Grundy Center is moderately more affordable than Underwood, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Grundy Center scores 66 compared to 76 for Underwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Underwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grundy Center is $684/month compared to $819/month in Underwood — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grundy Center is more affordable at $173,200 median vs $227,400.

Median household income in Grundy Center is $77,540 compared to $90,556 in Underwood (-14.4%). While Underwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grundy Center spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 10.9% in Underwood.

Climate-wise, Underwood is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 47.7°F in Grundy Center. Grundy Center receives more rainfall at 32.8" per year compared to 31.9" in Underwood.