Bouton, IA vs Lamont, IA

Lamont is moderately more affordable than Bouton, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Bouton scores 72 compared to 65 for Lamont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bouton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bouton is $1,089/month compared to $836/month in Lamont — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lamont has cheaper rent, Bouton actually has lower median home values ($83,800 vs $91,700).

Median household income in Bouton is $72,500 compared to $56,250 in Lamont (+28.9%). While Bouton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bouton spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Lamont.