Clutier, IA vs Wheatland, IA

Wheatland is moderately more affordable than Clutier, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Clutier scores 72 compared to 66 for Wheatland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clutier 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 $803/month in Wheatland — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wheatland has cheaper rent, Clutier actually has lower median home values ($58,900 vs $119,200).

Median household income in Clutier is $60,625 compared to $36,071 in Wheatland (+68.1%). While Clutier 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, less than the 26.7% in Wheatland.