Mount Auburn, IA vs Thornton, IA

Thornton is moderately more affordable than Mount Auburn, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Mount Auburn scores 71 compared to 63 for Thornton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Auburn is $1,021/month compared to $775/month in Thornton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thornton is more affordable at $99,000 median vs $109,400.

Median household income in Mount Auburn is $76,250 compared to $66,979 in Thornton (+13.8%). While Mount Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Auburn spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Thornton.

Climate-wise, Mount Auburn is notably warmer with an average of 49°F compared to 45.6°F in Thornton. Thornton receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 36.3" in Mount Auburn.