Corning, IA vs Klemme, IA

Klemme is moderately more affordable than Corning, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Corning scores 62 compared to 58 for Klemme, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Corning can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Corning is $750/month compared to $629/month in Klemme — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Klemme is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $84,700.

Median household income in Corning is $60,446 compared to $57,031 in Klemme (+6%). The higher salaries in Corning partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Corning spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Klemme.