Lewis, IA vs Nora Springs, IA

Lewis is moderately more affordable than Nora Springs, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lewis scores 57 compared to 65 for Nora Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nora Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lewis is $638/month compared to $757/month in Nora Springs — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewis is more affordable at $60,700 median vs $126,300.

Median household income in Lewis is $34,341 compared to $72,083 in Nora Springs (-52.4%). While Nora Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lewis spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Nora Springs.

Climate-wise, Lewis is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 45.6°F in Nora Springs. Nora Springs receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Lewis.