Clarion, IA vs Rockwell, IA

Rockwell is moderately more affordable than Clarion, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 60 for Rockwell, 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 $539/month in Rockwell — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rockwell has cheaper rent, Clarion actually has lower median home values ($107,600 vs $142,600).

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $58,850 in Rockwell (-0.3%). Rockwell 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% in Rockwell.