Hartley, IA vs Klemme, IA

Klemme is moderately more affordable than Hartley, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Hartley scores 62 compared to 58 for Klemme, 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 Hartley is $698/month compared to $629/month in Klemme — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Klemme is more affordable at $83,300 median vs $108,400.

Median household income in Hartley is $51,118 compared to $57,031 in Klemme (-10.4%). Klemme offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartley spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Klemme.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.8°F vs 45.6°F). Klemme receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 26.8" in Hartley.