Clermont, IA vs Leighton, IA

Clermont is moderately more affordable than Leighton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Clermont scores 57 compared to 65 for Leighton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clermont is $507/month compared to $770/month in Leighton — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clermont has cheaper rent, Leighton actually has lower median home values ($117,000 vs $117,200).

Median household income in Clermont is $73,906 compared to $75,000 in Leighton (-1.5%). Leighton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clermont spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in Leighton.