Clarksville, IA vs Williamsburg, IA

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Williamsburg, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 64 compared to 69 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsburg 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 $702/month in Williamsburg — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williamsburg has cheaper rent, Clarksville actually has lower median home values ($114,200 vs $194,000).

Median household income in Clarksville is $55,781 compared to $65,607 in Williamsburg (-15%). While Williamsburg 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 12.8% in Williamsburg.