Bennett, IA vs Clarksville, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Bennett, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Bennett scores 73 compared to 64 for Clarksville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bennett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennett is $1,000/month compared to $747/month in Clarksville — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $135,800.

Median household income in Bennett is $65,714 compared to $55,781 in Clarksville (+17.8%). While Bennett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennett spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Clarksville.