Monticello, IA vs Strawberry Point, IA

Strawberry Point is moderately more affordable than Monticello, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Monticello scores 65 compared to 61 for Strawberry Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monticello can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Monticello is $659/month compared to $651/month in Strawberry Point — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Strawberry Point is more affordable at $115,200 median vs $160,500.

Median household income in Monticello is $67,788 compared to $58,352 in Strawberry Point (+16.2%). While Monticello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monticello spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Strawberry Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 49°F). Monticello receives more rainfall at 38.2" per year compared to 36.3" in Strawberry Point.