Postville, IA vs Underwood, IA

Postville is moderately more affordable than Underwood, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Postville scores 66 compared to 76 for Underwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Underwood 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 $819/month in Underwood — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Underwood has cheaper rent, Postville actually has lower median home values ($100,300 vs $227,400).

Median household income in Postville is $47,281 compared to $90,556 in Underwood (-47.8%). While Underwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Postville spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Underwood.

Climate-wise, Underwood is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.1°F in Postville. Postville receives more rainfall at 33.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Underwood.