Keokuk, IA vs Muscatine, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than Muscatine, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Keokuk scores 64 compared to 74 for Muscatine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Muscatine 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 $979/month in Muscatine — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keokuk is more affordable at $93,700 median vs $146,900.

Median household income in Keokuk is $49,340 compared to $59,332 in Muscatine (-16.8%). While Muscatine 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, less than the 19.8% in Muscatine.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51.2°F). Muscatine receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37.9" in Keokuk.