Postville, IA vs Rockwell, IA

Rockwell is moderately more affordable than Postville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Postville scores 66 compared to 60 for Rockwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Postville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Postville is $872/month compared to $539/month in Rockwell — a 62% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rockwell has cheaper rent, Postville actually has lower median home values ($100,300 vs $142,600).

Median household income in Postville is $47,281 compared to $58,850 in Rockwell (-19.7%). Rockwell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Postville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Rockwell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.1°F vs 45.6°F). Rockwell receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 33.9" in Postville.