Clarence, IA vs West Burlington, IA

West Burlington is moderately more affordable than Clarence, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Clarence scores 71 compared to 66 for West Burlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarence is $925/month compared to $780/month in West Burlington — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Burlington is more affordable at $126,700 median vs $137,800.

Median household income in Clarence is $56,875 compared to $48,289 in West Burlington (+17.8%). While Clarence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarence spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in West Burlington.