Lewis, IA vs Randall, IA

Lewis is moderately more affordable than Randall, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Lewis scores 57 compared to 66 for Randall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randall 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 $825/month in Randall — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewis is more affordable at $60,700 median vs $106,300.

Median household income in Lewis is $34,341 compared to $69,688 in Randall (-50.7%). While Randall 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 14.2% in Randall.

Climate-wise, Lewis is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.6°F in Randall. Randall receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Lewis.