Moravia, IA vs Portsmouth, IA

Portsmouth is moderately more affordable than Moravia, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Moravia scores 64 compared to 59 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moravia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moravia is $758/month compared to $575/month in Portsmouth — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Portsmouth has cheaper rent, Moravia actually has lower median home values ($113,600 vs $115,500).

Median household income in Moravia is $53,750 compared to $79,643 in Portsmouth (-32.5%). Portsmouth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Moravia spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Portsmouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.7°F vs 52.4°F). Moravia receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 31.9" in Portsmouth.