Lynnville, IA vs Stuart, IA

Lynnville is moderately more affordable than Stuart, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Lynnville scores 62 compared to 68 for Stuart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stuart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lynnville is $594/month compared to $768/month in Stuart — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynnville is more affordable at $139,400 median vs $152,300.

Median household income in Lynnville is $61,875 compared to $62,500 in Stuart (-1%). Stuart does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lynnville spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Stuart.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 50.9°F). Stuart receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.6" in Lynnville.