Le Grand, IA vs Toledo, IA

Le Grand is moderately more affordable than Toledo, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Le Grand scores 64 compared to 71 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Toledo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Le Grand is $739/month compared to $958/month in Toledo — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Grand has cheaper rent, Toledo actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $124,300).

Median household income in Le Grand is $68,438 compared to $56,719 in Toledo (+20.7%). Le Grand offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Grand spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.7°F). Toledo receives more rainfall at 32.8" per year compared to 32.8" in Le Grand.