Adel, IA vs Clive, IA

Adel is moderately more affordable than Clive, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Adel scores 84 compared to 97 for Clive, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clive can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adel is $842/month compared to $1,099/month in Clive — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adel is more affordable at $320,500 median vs $379,000.

Median household income in Adel is $96,905 compared to $131,082 in Clive (-26.1%). While Clive is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adel spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Clive.