Spillville, IA vs Welton, IA

Welton is moderately more affordable than Spillville, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Spillville scores 73 compared to 67 for Welton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spillville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spillville is $929/month compared to $843/month in Welton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Welton is more affordable at $117,900 median vs $156,600.

Median household income in Spillville is $42,750 compared to $76,250 in Welton (-43.9%). Welton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Spillville spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Welton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 49.9°F). Spillville receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 36.2" in Welton.