Malcom, IA vs Redfield, IA

Malcom is moderately more affordable than Redfield, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Malcom scores 61 compared to 67 for Redfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malcom is $675/month compared to $781/month in Redfield — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malcom is more affordable at $110,100 median vs $130,100.

Median household income in Malcom is $73,056 compared to $81,328 in Redfield (-10.2%). While Redfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malcom spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 11.5% in Redfield.

Climate-wise, Redfield is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 47.7°F in Malcom. Redfield receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 32.8" in Malcom.