Silver City, IA vs Webb, IA

Webb is moderately more affordable than Silver City, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Silver City scores 71 compared to 67 for Webb, 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 $979/month in Webb — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silver City has cheaper rent, Webb actually has lower median home values ($64,300 vs $139,000).

Median household income in Silver City is $68,214 compared to $70,179 in Webb (-2.8%). Webb 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, less than the 16.7% in Webb.

Climate-wise, Silver City is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 46.8°F in Webb. Silver City receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 26.8" in Webb.