Silver City, IA vs Tripoli, IA

Tripoli is moderately more affordable than Silver City, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Silver City scores 71 compared to 67 for Tripoli, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Silver City is $889/month compared to $888/month in Tripoli — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tripoli is more affordable at $116,200 median vs $139,000.

Median household income in Silver City is $68,214 compared to $75,988 in Tripoli (-10.2%). Tripoli offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Silver City spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Tripoli.

Climate-wise, Silver City is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 49°F in Tripoli. Tripoli receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Silver City.