Earlham, IA vs Livermore, IA

Livermore is moderately more affordable than Earlham, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Earlham scores 76 compared to 70 for Livermore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Earlham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Earlham is $779/month compared to $1,066/month in Livermore — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Earlham has cheaper rent, Livermore actually has lower median home values ($67,700 vs $248,400).

Median household income in Earlham is $104,464 compared to $62,273 in Livermore (+67.8%). While Earlham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Earlham spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Livermore.