Camanche, IA vs Guthrie Center, IA

Guthrie Center is moderately more affordable than Camanche, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Camanche scores 71 compared to 68 for Guthrie Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camanche can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camanche is $815/month compared to $839/month in Guthrie Center — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Camanche has cheaper rent, Guthrie Center actually has lower median home values ($117,100 vs $175,300).

Median household income in Camanche is $68,727 compared to $67,679 in Guthrie Center (+1.5%). Camanche does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Camanche spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Guthrie Center.