Scranton, IA vs Truesdale, IA

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Truesdale, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Scranton scores 63 compared to 68 for Truesdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truesdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scranton is $880/month compared to $1,111/month in Truesdale — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scranton has cheaper rent, Truesdale actually has lower median home values ($32,500 vs $58,600).

Median household income in Scranton is $60,000 compared to $63,125 in Truesdale (-5%). The higher salaries in Truesdale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Scranton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Truesdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 46.8°F). Scranton receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 26.8" in Truesdale.