Garner, IA vs Larchwood, IA

Garner is moderately more affordable than Larchwood, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Garner scores 69 compared to 73 for Larchwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Larchwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garner is $791/month compared to $854/month in Larchwood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Garner is more affordable at $162,100 median vs $189,700.

Median household income in Garner is $68,964 compared to $69,327 in Larchwood (-0.5%). Larchwood does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Garner spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Larchwood.