Hastings, IA vs Rowley, IA

Rowley is moderately more affordable than Hastings, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Hastings scores 80 compared to 74 for Rowley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hastings can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Hastings are $93,800 compared to $135,200 in Rowley, a 31% gap.

Median household income in Hastings is $81,719 compared to $60,417 in Rowley (+35.3%). While Hastings is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Hastings is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 49°F in Rowley. Rowley receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Hastings.