Hawarden, IA vs Newell, IA

Newell is moderately more affordable than Hawarden, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Hawarden scores 68 compared to 62 for Newell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hawarden 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 $717/month in Newell — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newell is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $132,700.

Median household income in Hawarden is $69,375 compared to $66,406 in Newell (+4.5%). Hawarden 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 Hawarden spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Newell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 46.8°F). Hawarden receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 26.8" in Newell.