Clive, IA vs Marion, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Marion is 21% cheaper than Clive. With a cost index of 80 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Marion to Clive should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clive is $1,099/month compared to $978/month in Marion — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $230,800 median vs $379,000.

Median household income in Clive is $131,082 compared to $87,105 in Marion (+50.5%). While Clive is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clive spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.5% in Marion.