Clarion, IA vs Janesville, IA

Clarion is moderately more affordable than Janesville, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 67 for Janesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Janesville 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 $625/month in Janesville — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Janesville has cheaper rent, Clarion actually has lower median home values ($107,600 vs $214,700).

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $84,231 in Janesville (-30.3%). While Janesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarion spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Janesville.