Lake City, IA vs Moulton, IA

Moulton is moderately more affordable than Lake City, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Lake City scores 63 compared to 56 for Moulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake City is $761/month compared to $654/month in Moulton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Moulton is more affordable at $51,300 median vs $103,300.

Median household income in Lake City is $64,375 compared to $56,806 in Moulton (+13.3%). The higher salaries in Lake City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake City spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Moulton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 50.7°F). Moulton receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 35.9" in Lake City.