Guthrie Center, IA vs Lynnville, IA

Lynnville is moderately more affordable than Guthrie Center, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Guthrie Center scores 68 compared to 62 for Lynnville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Guthrie Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guthrie Center is $839/month compared to $594/month in Lynnville — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lynnville has cheaper rent, Guthrie Center actually has lower median home values ($117,100 vs $139,400).

Median household income in Guthrie Center is $67,679 compared to $61,875 in Lynnville (+9.4%). While Guthrie 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 Guthrie Center spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lynnville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 49.5°F). Lynnville receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.6" in Guthrie Center.