Keokuk, IA vs Milford, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than Milford, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Keokuk scores 64 compared to 74 for Milford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milford 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 $806/month in Milford — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Milford has cheaper rent, Keokuk actually has lower median home values ($93,700 vs $211,000).

Median household income in Keokuk is $49,340 compared to $60,571 in Milford (-18.5%). While Milford 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 16% in Milford.

Climate-wise, Keokuk is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 46.8°F in Milford. Keokuk receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 26.8" in Milford.