Newell, IA vs Templeton, IA

Newell is moderately more affordable than Templeton, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Newell scores 62 compared to 66 for Templeton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Templeton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newell is $717/month compared to $693/month in Templeton — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Templeton has cheaper rent, Newell actually has lower median home values ($106,300 vs $159,000).

Median household income in Newell is $66,406 compared to $72,813 in Templeton (-8.8%). While Templeton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newell spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Templeton.

Climate-wise, Templeton is notably warmer with an average of 50.1°F compared to 46.8°F in Newell. Templeton receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 26.8" in Newell.