Keokuk, IA vs West Liberty, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than West Liberty, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Keokuk scores 64 compared to 72 for West Liberty, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Liberty 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 $871/month in West Liberty — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keokuk is more affordable at $93,700 median vs $169,500.

Median household income in Keokuk is $49,340 compared to $66,132 in West Liberty (-25.4%). While West Liberty 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 15.8% in West Liberty.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 51°F). Keokuk receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.7" in West Liberty.