Manly, IA vs Silver City, IA

Manly is moderately more affordable than Silver City, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Manly scores 62 compared to 71 for Silver City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Manly is $701/month compared to $889/month in Silver City — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manly is more affordable at $110,900 median vs $139,000.

Median household income in Manly is $67,083 compared to $68,214 in Silver City (-1.7%). Silver City 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 Manly spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Silver City.

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