Iola, TX vs Jewett, TX

Jewett is moderately more affordable than Iola, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Iola scores 70 compared to 66 for Jewett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Iola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Iola is $743/month compared to $755/month in Jewett — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Iola has cheaper rent, Jewett actually has lower median home values ($117,800 vs $170,300).

Median household income in Iola is $52,917 compared to $53,056 in Jewett (-0.3%). Jewett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Iola spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Jewett.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (69.4°F vs 66.7°F). Jewett receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 41.8" in Iola.