Clarion, IA vs Villisca, IA

Villisca is moderately more affordable than Clarion, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Clarion scores 64 compared to 60 for Villisca, 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 $732/month in Villisca — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Villisca is more affordable at $74,100 median vs $107,600.

Median household income in Clarion is $58,702 compared to $58,469 in Villisca (+0.4%). Clarion does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarion spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Villisca.