Clutier, IA vs De Soto, IA

Clutier is moderately more affordable than De Soto, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Clutier scores 72 compared to 78 for De Soto, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Soto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clutier is $1,167/month compared to $933/month in De Soto — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while De Soto has cheaper rent, Clutier actually has lower median home values ($58,900 vs $210,500).

Median household income in Clutier is $60,625 compared to $92,500 in De Soto (-34.5%). While De Soto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clutier spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in De Soto.