Fremont, IA vs Hawarden, IA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Hawarden, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 61 compared to 68 for Hawarden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawarden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $711/month compared to $881/month in Hawarden — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $132,700.

Median household income in Fremont is $73,239 compared to $69,375 in Hawarden (+5.6%). Fremont offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Hawarden.