Coralville, IA vs Le Mars, IA

Le Mars is moderately more affordable than Coralville, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Coralville scores 87 compared to 76 for Le Mars, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coralville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coralville is $1,021/month compared to $908/month in Le Mars — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Le Mars is more affordable at $202,200 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Coralville is $66,508 compared to $72,381 in Le Mars (-8.1%). Le Mars offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coralville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Le Mars.