Hastings, IA vs Terril, IA

Terril is moderately more affordable than Hastings, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Hastings scores 80 compared to 71 for Terril, 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 $95,400 in Terril, a 2% gap.

Median household income in Hastings is $81,719 compared to $42,917 in Terril (+90.4%). 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 44.6°F in Terril. Hastings receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 29.3" in Terril.