Clarion, IA vs Fremont, IA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Clarion, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 61 for Fremont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarion is $764/month compared to $711/month in Fremont — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $107,600.

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $73,239 in Fremont (-19.8%). Fremont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarion spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Fremont.