Logan, IA vs Monticello, IA

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Logan, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Logan scores 71 compared to 65 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Logan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Logan is $883/month compared to $659/month in Monticello — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monticello has cheaper rent, Logan actually has lower median home values ($144,400 vs $160,500).

Median household income in Logan is $79,167 compared to $67,788 in Monticello (+16.8%). While Logan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Logan spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Monticello.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 47.2°F). Monticello receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 28.3" in Logan.