Onawa, IA vs Perry, IA

Perry is moderately more affordable than Onawa, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Onawa scores 73 compared to 69 for Perry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Onawa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Onawa is $1,005/month compared to $877/month in Perry — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perry is more affordable at $122,100 median vs $125,700.

Median household income in Onawa is $54,659 compared to $63,983 in Perry (-14.6%). Perry offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Onawa spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Perry.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 48.6°F). Perry receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 28.3" in Onawa.