Humboldt, IA vs Nashua, IA

Nashua is moderately more affordable than Humboldt, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 67 compared to 63 for Nashua, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humboldt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $731/month compared to $740/month in Nashua — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Humboldt has cheaper rent, Nashua actually has lower median home values ($117,300 vs $162,600).

Median household income in Humboldt is $70,661 compared to $63,750 in Nashua (+10.8%). While Humboldt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Nashua.

Climate-wise, Nashua is notably warmer with an average of 49°F compared to 44.6°F in Humboldt. Nashua receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Humboldt.