Marengo, IA vs Perry, IA

Marengo is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Marengo scores 63 compared to 69 for Perry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marengo is $722/month compared to $877/month in Perry — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marengo is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $122,100.

Median household income in Marengo is $58,125 compared to $63,983 in Perry (-9.2%). The higher salaries in Perry partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marengo spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Perry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 48.6°F). Perry receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Marengo.