Scranton, IA vs Webb, IA

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Webb, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Scranton scores 63 compared to 67 for Webb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Webb 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 $979/month in Webb — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scranton is more affordable at $58,600 median vs $64,300.

Median household income in Scranton is $60,000 compared to $70,179 in Webb (-14.5%). While Webb is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scranton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Webb.

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 Webb.