Davis City, IA vs Lamont, IA

Davis City is moderately more affordable than Lamont, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Davis City scores 58 compared to 65 for Lamont, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Davis City is $725/month compared to $836/month in Lamont — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Davis City is more affordable at $45,500 median vs $91,700.

Median household income in Davis City is $37,417 compared to $56,250 in Lamont (-33.5%). While Lamont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Davis City spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Lamont.