Lewis, IA vs Walnut, IA

Lewis is moderately more affordable than Walnut, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Lewis scores 57 compared to 66 for Walnut, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walnut 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 $844/month in Walnut — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewis is more affordable at $60,700 median vs $97,900.

Median household income in Lewis is $34,341 compared to $65,278 in Walnut (-47.4%). While Walnut 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 15.5% in Walnut.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 52.4°F). Walnut receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Lewis.