Lisbon, IA vs Manchester, IA

Manchester is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 72 compared to 65 for Manchester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $792/month compared to $743/month in Manchester — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manchester is more affordable at $130,500 median vs $202,600.

Median household income in Lisbon is $83,125 compared to $58,578 in Manchester (+41.9%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Manchester.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 47.2°F). Manchester receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 35.9" in Lisbon.