Guthrie Center, IA vs Russell, IA

Russell is moderately more affordable than Guthrie Center, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Guthrie Center scores 68 compared to 60 for Russell, 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 $775/month in Russell — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russell is more affordable at $60,400 median vs $117,100.

Median household income in Guthrie Center is $67,679 compared to $50,750 in Russell (+33.4%). 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, less than the 18.3% in Russell.

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