Hawarden, IA vs Lawton, IA

Hawarden is moderately more affordable than Lawton, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Hawarden scores 68 compared to 77 for Lawton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lawton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hawarden is $881/month compared to $854/month in Lawton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lawton has cheaper rent, Hawarden actually has lower median home values ($132,700 vs $246,800).

Median household income in Hawarden is $69,375 compared to $90,278 in Lawton (-23.2%). While Lawton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawarden spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Lawton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 48.4°F). Lawton receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 27.8" in Hawarden.