Clarion, IA vs Perry, IA

Clarion is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 69 for Perry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry 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 $877/month in Perry — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarion is more affordable at $107,600 median vs $122,100.

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $63,983 in Perry (-8.3%). While Perry 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, less than the 16.4% in Perry.