Logan, IA vs Waukon, IA

Waukon is moderately more affordable than Logan, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Logan scores 71 compared to 65 for Waukon, 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 $719/month in Waukon — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waukon is more affordable at $133,700 median vs $144,400.

Median household income in Logan is $79,167 compared to $56,250 in Waukon (+40.7%). 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 15.3% in Waukon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 48.1°F). Waukon receives more rainfall at 33.9" per year compared to 28.3" in Logan.