Clarksville, IA vs Eagle Grove, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Eagle Grove, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 70 for Eagle Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eagle Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $747/month compared to $991/month in Eagle Grove — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarksville has cheaper rent, Eagle Grove actually has lower median home values ($95,100 vs $114,200).

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $58,458 in Eagle Grove (-4.6%). The higher salaries in Eagle Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Eagle Grove.