Lisbon, IA vs Shenandoah, IA

Shenandoah is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 72 compared to 64 for Shenandoah, 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 $762/month in Shenandoah — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shenandoah is more affordable at $110,000 median vs $202,600.

Median household income in Lisbon is $83,125 compared to $52,469 in Shenandoah (+58.4%). 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 17.4% in Shenandoah.

Climate-wise, Shenandoah is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.3°F in Lisbon. Lisbon receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Shenandoah.