Kingsley, IA vs Norway, IA

Kingsley is moderately more affordable than Norway, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Kingsley scores 66 compared to 76 for Norway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingsley is $761/month compared to $1,063/month in Norway — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kingsley is more affordable at $146,200 median vs $155,400.

Median household income in Kingsley is $73,103 compared to $91,250 in Norway (-19.9%). While Norway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingsley spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Norway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.4°F vs 48.3°F). Norway receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 29.3" in Kingsley.