Van Horne, IA vs Wapello, IA

Wapello is moderately more affordable than Van Horne, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Van Horne scores 73 compared to 64 for Wapello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Van Horne can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Van Horne is $917/month compared to $707/month in Wapello — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wapello is more affordable at $128,800 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Van Horne is $77,708 compared to $71,131 in Wapello (+9.2%). The higher salaries in Van Horne partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Van Horne spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Wapello.

Climate-wise, Wapello is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.3°F in Van Horne. Wapello receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Van Horne.