Hawarden, IA vs Nevada, IA

Hawarden is moderately more affordable than Nevada, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Hawarden scores 68 compared to 73 for Nevada, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nevada 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 $884/month in Nevada — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawarden is more affordable at $132,700 median vs $177,800.

Median household income in Hawarden is $69,375 compared to $75,221 in Nevada (-7.8%). While Nevada 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 14.1% in Nevada.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 48.6°F). Nevada receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 27.8" in Hawarden.