Villisca, IA vs Yale, IA

Villisca is moderately more affordable than Yale, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Villisca scores 60 compared to 67 for Yale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Villisca is $732/month compared to $940/month in Yale — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Villisca is more affordable at $74,100 median vs $74,700.

Median household income in Villisca is $58,469 compared to $80,938 in Yale (-27.8%). While Yale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Villisca spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Yale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 50.9°F). Yale receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 31.9" in Villisca.