Redfield, IA vs Ridgeway, IA

Ridgeway is moderately more affordable than Redfield, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Redfield scores 67 compared to 62 for Ridgeway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redfield is $781/month compared to $637/month in Ridgeway — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ridgeway has cheaper rent, Redfield actually has lower median home values ($130,100 vs $136,600).

Median household income in Redfield is $81,328 compared to $56,500 in Ridgeway (+43.9%). While Redfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redfield spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in Ridgeway.

Climate-wise, Redfield is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 44.8°F in Ridgeway. Redfield receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 34.7" in Ridgeway.