Clarksville, IA vs Silver City, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Silver City, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 71 for Silver City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver City 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 $889/month in Silver City — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $139,000.

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $68,214 in Silver City (-18.2%). While Silver City 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, more than the 15.6% in Silver City.