Keokuk, IA vs Williamsburg, IA

Keokuk is moderately more affordable than Williamsburg, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Keokuk scores 64 compared to 69 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsburg 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 $702/month in Williamsburg — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williamsburg has cheaper rent, Keokuk actually has lower median home values ($93,700 vs $194,000).

Median household income in Keokuk is $49,340 compared to $65,607 in Williamsburg (-24.8%). While Williamsburg 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 12.8% in Williamsburg.

Climate-wise, Keokuk is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.3°F in Williamsburg. Keokuk receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Williamsburg.