Iola, WI vs Seymour, WI

Iola is moderately more affordable than Seymour, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Iola scores 68 compared to 74 for Seymour, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seymour can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Iola is $734/month compared to $918/month in Seymour — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iola is more affordable at $150,200 median vs $167,500.

Median household income in Iola is $49,688 compared to $80,787 in Seymour (-38.5%). While Seymour is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iola spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Seymour.