Clarksville, IA vs Emmetsburg, IA

Emmetsburg is moderately more affordable than Clarksville, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 59 for Emmetsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarksville 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 $589/month in Emmetsburg — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Emmetsburg has cheaper rent, Clarksville actually has lower median home values ($114,200 vs $114,600).

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $57,353 in Emmetsburg (-2.7%). Emmetsburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Emmetsburg.