Logan, IA vs Osage, IA

Osage is moderately more affordable than Logan, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Logan scores 71 compared to 66 for Osage, 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 $735/month in Osage — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Osage is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $144,400.

Median household income in Logan is $79,167 compared to $62,309 in Osage (+27.1%). 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, less than the 14.2% in Osage.

Climate-wise, Logan is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 45.6°F in Osage. Osage receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 28.3" in Logan.