Moorhead, IA vs Redfield, IA

Moorhead is moderately more affordable than Redfield, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Moorhead scores 63 compared to 67 for Redfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moorhead is $867/month compared to $781/month in Redfield — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Redfield has cheaper rent, Moorhead actually has lower median home values ($56,400 vs $130,100).

Median household income in Moorhead is $35,938 compared to $81,328 in Redfield (-55.8%). While Redfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moorhead spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Redfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50.9°F). Redfield receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 28.3" in Moorhead.