Osage, IA vs Waverly, IA

Osage is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Osage scores 66 compared to 76 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Osage is $735/month compared to $909/month in Waverly — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Osage is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $215,200.

Median household income in Osage is $62,309 compared to $78,429 in Waverly (-20.6%). While Waverly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Osage spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Waverly.

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