Holstein, IA vs Mount Vernon, IA

Holstein is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Holstein scores 67 compared to 77 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holstein is $844/month compared to $802/month in Mount Vernon — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Vernon has cheaper rent, Holstein actually has lower median home values ($113,200 vs $256,900).

Median household income in Holstein is $61,625 compared to $106,356 in Mount Vernon (-42.1%). While Mount Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holstein spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.4°F vs 48.3°F). Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 29.3" in Holstein.