Radcliffe, IA vs Wapello, IA

Radcliffe is moderately more affordable than Wapello, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Radcliffe scores 55 compared to 64 for Wapello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wapello can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Radcliffe is $488/month compared to $707/month in Wapello — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Radcliffe is more affordable at $96,200 median vs $128,800.

Median household income in Radcliffe is $53,125 compared to $71,131 in Wapello (-25.3%). While Wapello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Radcliffe spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 11.9% in Wapello.

Climate-wise, Wapello is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.6°F in Radcliffe. Wapello receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Radcliffe.