Hartley, IA vs Truro, IA

Hartley is moderately more affordable than Truro, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Hartley scores 62 compared to 71 for Truro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truro 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 $836/month in Truro — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $108,400 median vs $166,700.

Median household income in Hartley is $51,118 compared to $65,313 in Truro (-21.7%). While Truro 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 15.4% in Truro.

Climate-wise, Truro is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 46.8°F in Hartley. Truro receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 26.8" in Hartley.