Minburn, IA vs Newell, IA

Newell is moderately more affordable than Minburn, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Minburn scores 71 compared to 62 for Newell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Minburn is $921/month compared to $717/month in Newell — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newell is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $132,600.

Median household income in Minburn is $74,063 compared to $66,406 in Newell (+11.5%). The higher salaries in Minburn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Minburn spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Newell.

Climate-wise, Minburn is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 46.8°F in Newell. Minburn receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 26.8" in Newell.