Harvey, IA vs Martensdale, IA

Harvey is moderately more affordable than Martensdale, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Harvey scores 66 compared to 73 for Martensdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Martensdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harvey is $938/month compared to $863/month in Martensdale — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Martensdale has cheaper rent, Harvey actually has lower median home values ($69,400 vs $176,400).

Median household income in Harvey is $48,750 compared to $53,750 in Martensdale (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Martensdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Harvey spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Martensdale.

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