Clarksville, IA vs New Hampton, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than New Hampton, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 70 for New Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Hampton 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 $838/month in New Hampton — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $159,200.

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $61,491 in New Hampton (-9.3%). While New Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in New Hampton.