Lake View, IA vs Rowley, IA

Lake View is moderately more affordable than Rowley, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Lake View scores 65 compared to 74 for Rowley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rowley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake View is $667/month compared to $1,016/month in Rowley — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake View has cheaper rent, Rowley actually has lower median home values ($135,200 vs $154,800).

Median household income in Lake View is $66,118 compared to $60,417 in Rowley (+9.4%). Lake View offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake View spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Rowley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.8°F vs 49°F). Rowley receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 26.8" in Lake View.