Lime Springs, IA vs Welton, IA

Lime Springs is moderately more affordable than Welton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Lime Springs scores 60 compared to 67 for Welton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Welton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lime Springs is $658/month compared to $843/month in Welton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lime Springs is more affordable at $101,900 median vs $117,900.

Median household income in Lime Springs is $62,083 compared to $76,250 in Welton (-18.6%). While Welton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lime Springs spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Welton.

Climate-wise, Welton is notably warmer with an average of 49.9°F compared to 44.8°F in Lime Springs. Welton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 34.7" in Lime Springs.