Kalona, IA vs Perry, IA

Perry is moderately more affordable than Kalona, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Kalona scores 75 compared to 69 for Perry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kalona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kalona is $819/month compared to $877/month in Perry — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kalona has cheaper rent, Perry actually has lower median home values ($122,100 vs $221,300).

Median household income in Kalona is $72,766 compared to $63,983 in Perry (+13.7%). While Kalona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kalona spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Perry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 48.6°F). Perry receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.7" in Kalona.