Camanche, IA vs Hartley, IA

Hartley is moderately more affordable than Camanche, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Camanche scores 71 compared to 62 for Hartley, 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 $698/month in Hartley — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartley is more affordable at $108,400 median vs $175,300.

Median household income in Camanche is $68,727 compared to $51,118 in Hartley (+34.4%). While Camanche is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camanche spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Hartley.