Cleghorn, IA vs Eldon, IA

Eldon is moderately more affordable than Cleghorn, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Cleghorn scores 59 compared to 56 for Eldon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleghorn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleghorn is $675/month compared to $650/month in Eldon — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eldon is more affordable at $57,600 median vs $84,300.

Median household income in Cleghorn is $48,750 compared to $52,813 in Eldon (-7.7%). Eldon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleghorn spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Eldon.