Manson, IA vs Seymour, IA

Seymour is moderately more affordable than Manson, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Manson scores 61 compared to 55 for Seymour, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Manson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Manson is $656/month compared to $544/month in Seymour — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Seymour is more affordable at $78,600 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Manson is $70,893 compared to $45,000 in Seymour (+57.5%). While Manson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Manson spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.5% in Seymour.

Climate-wise, Seymour is notably warmer with an average of 51.6°F compared to 46.8°F in Manson. Seymour receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 26.8" in Manson.