Farmington, IA vs Hartley, IA

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Hartley, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 58 compared to 62 for Hartley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $692/month compared to $698/month in Hartley — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $63,600 median vs $108,400.

Median household income in Farmington is $54,643 compared to $51,118 in Hartley (+6.9%). Farmington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Hartley.