Hartley, IA vs Humboldt, IA

Hartley is moderately more affordable than Humboldt, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Hartley scores 62 compared to 67 for Humboldt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humboldt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartley is $698/month compared to $731/month in Humboldt — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $108,400 median vs $162,600.

Median household income in Hartley is $51,118 compared to $70,661 in Humboldt (-27.7%). While Humboldt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartley spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Humboldt.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.8°F vs 44.6°F). Humboldt receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 26.8" in Hartley.