Macedonia, IA vs Rudd, IA

Macedonia is moderately more affordable than Rudd, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Macedonia scores 63 compared to 67 for Rudd, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rudd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macedonia is $675/month compared to $866/month in Rudd — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Macedonia has cheaper rent, Rudd actually has lower median home values ($104,800 vs $125,000).

Median household income in Macedonia is $59,643 compared to $74,000 in Rudd (-19.4%). While Rudd is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Macedonia spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Rudd.

Climate-wise, Macedonia is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 45.6°F in Rudd. Rudd receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Macedonia.