Maquoketa, IA vs Toledo, IA

Maquoketa is moderately more affordable than Toledo, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Maquoketa scores 65 compared to 71 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Toledo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maquoketa is $745/month compared to $958/month in Toledo — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maquoketa has cheaper rent, Toledo actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $126,800).

Median household income in Maquoketa is $56,039 compared to $56,719 in Toledo (-1.2%). Toledo 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 Maquoketa spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 47.7°F). Maquoketa receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 32.8" in Toledo.