Moulton, IA vs Portsmouth, IA

Moulton is moderately more affordable than Portsmouth, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Moulton scores 56 compared to 59 for Portsmouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portsmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Moulton is $654/month compared to $575/month in Portsmouth — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Portsmouth has cheaper rent, Moulton actually has lower median home values ($51,300 vs $115,500).

Median household income in Moulton is $56,806 compared to $79,643 in Portsmouth (-28.7%). While Portsmouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Moulton spend roughly 13.8% 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). Moulton receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 31.9" in Portsmouth.