Montezuma, IA vs Scranton, IA

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Montezuma, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Montezuma scores 70 compared to 63 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montezuma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montezuma is $843/month compared to $880/month in Scranton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montezuma has cheaper rent, Scranton actually has lower median home values ($58,600 vs $157,800).

Median household income in Montezuma is $63,375 compared to $60,000 in Scranton (+5.6%). The higher salaries in Montezuma partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Montezuma spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Scranton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.7°F vs 48.6°F). Montezuma receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 35.9" in Scranton.