Fremont, IA vs Liscomb, IA

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Liscomb, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 61 compared to 71 for Liscomb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liscomb 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 $1,025/month in Liscomb — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fremont is more affordable at $89,500 median vs $94,800.

Median household income in Fremont is $73,239 compared to $81,336 in Liscomb (-10%). The higher salaries in Liscomb partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Liscomb.