Clarion, IA vs Primghar, IA

Clarion is moderately more affordable than Primghar, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 73 for Primghar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Primghar 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 $975/month in Primghar — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarion is more affordable at $107,600 median vs $135,500.

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $77,813 in Primghar (-24.6%). While Primghar 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 15% in Primghar.