Keokuk, IA vs Marshalltown, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than Marshalltown, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Keokuk scores 64 compared to 68 for Marshalltown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshalltown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keokuk is $810/month compared to $864/month in Marshalltown — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keokuk is more affordable at $93,700 median vs $117,100.

Median household income in Keokuk is $49,340 compared to $68,854 in Marshalltown (-28.3%). While Marshalltown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keokuk spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Marshalltown.

Climate-wise, Keokuk is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.7°F in Marshalltown. Keokuk receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.8" in Marshalltown.