Clarksville, IA vs Grandview, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Grandview, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 68 for Grandview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grandview 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 $828/month in Grandview — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $134,000.

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $46,750 in Grandview (+19.3%). Clarksville 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, less than the 21.3% in Grandview.