Hudson, IA vs St. Charles, IA

St. Charles is moderately more affordable than Hudson, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Hudson scores 83 compared to 77 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hudson is $1,082/month compared to $939/month in St. Charles — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Charles is more affordable at $197,100 median vs $234,500.

Median household income in Hudson is $119,327 compared to $81,944 in St. Charles (+45.6%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hudson spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in St. Charles.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 50.9°F). St. Charles receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.3" in Hudson.