Marengo, IA vs Winfield, IA

Winfield is moderately more affordable than Marengo, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Marengo scores 63 compared to 58 for Winfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marengo 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 $596/month in Winfield — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winfield is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $114,100.

Median household income in Marengo is $58,125 compared to $46,364 in Winfield (+25.4%). While Marengo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marengo spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Winfield.

Climate-wise, Winfield is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.3°F in Marengo. Winfield receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Marengo.