Ireton, IA vs Parkersburg, IA

Parkersburg is moderately more affordable than Ireton, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Ireton scores 76 compared to 68 for Parkersburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ireton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ireton is $1,100/month compared to $695/month in Parkersburg — a 58% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Parkersburg has cheaper rent, Ireton actually has lower median home values ($134,500 vs $200,000).

Median household income in Ireton is $62,917 compared to $73,482 in Parkersburg (-14.4%). Parkersburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ireton spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Parkersburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.4°F vs 49°F). Parkersburg receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Ireton.