Hawarden, IA vs Washington, IA

Hawarden is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Hawarden scores 68 compared to 72 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington 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 $927/month in Washington — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawarden is more affordable at $132,700 median vs $144,500.

Median household income in Hawarden is $69,375 compared to $56,536 in Washington (+22.7%). Hawarden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hawarden spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Washington.

Climate-wise, Washington is notably warmer with an average of 51°F compared to 47.4°F in Hawarden. Washington receives more rainfall at 35.7" per year compared to 27.8" in Hawarden.