Guttenberg, IA vs Ireton, IA

Guttenberg is moderately more affordable than Ireton, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Guttenberg scores 70 compared to 76 for Ireton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ireton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Guttenberg is $799/month compared to $1,100/month in Ireton — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Guttenberg has cheaper rent, Ireton actually has lower median home values ($134,500 vs $183,800).

Median household income in Guttenberg is $49,613 compared to $62,917 in Ireton (-21.1%). While Ireton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Guttenberg spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Ireton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.1°F vs 48.4°F). Guttenberg receives more rainfall at 33.9" per year compared to 29.3" in Ireton.