Grundy Center, IA vs Villisca, IA

Villisca is moderately more affordable than Grundy Center, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Grundy Center scores 66 compared to 60 for Villisca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grundy Center 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 $732/month in Villisca — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grundy Center has cheaper rent, Villisca actually has lower median home values ($74,100 vs $173,200).

Median household income in Grundy Center is $77,540 compared to $58,469 in Villisca (+32.6%). While Grundy Center 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 15% in Villisca.

Climate-wise, Villisca 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 Villisca.