Ogden, IA vs Red Oak, IA

Red Oak is moderately more affordable than Ogden, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Ogden scores 67 compared to 63 for Red Oak, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogden is $745/month compared to $768/month in Red Oak — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ogden has cheaper rent, Red Oak actually has lower median home values ($91,600 vs $155,800).

Median household income in Ogden is $70,556 compared to $52,996 in Red Oak (+33.1%). While Ogden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogden spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Red Oak.

Climate-wise, Red Oak is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.6°F in Ogden. Ogden receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Red Oak.