Coon Rapids, IA vs Livermore, IA

Coon Rapids is moderately more affordable than Livermore, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Coon Rapids scores 66 compared to 70 for Livermore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livermore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coon Rapids is $760/month compared to $1,066/month in Livermore — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Coon Rapids has cheaper rent, Livermore actually has lower median home values ($67,700 vs $129,300).

Median household income in Coon Rapids is $64,338 compared to $62,273 in Livermore (+3.3%). Coon Rapids offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Rapids spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Livermore.