Cambridge, IA vs Clutier, IA

Clutier is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 79 compared to 72 for Clutier, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,080/month compared to $1,167/month in Clutier — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cambridge has cheaper rent, Clutier actually has lower median home values ($58,900 vs $172,800).

Median household income in Cambridge is $74,531 compared to $60,625 in Clutier (+22.9%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Clutier.