Lamoni, IA vs New Hartford, IA

Lamoni is moderately more affordable than New Hartford, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Lamoni scores 61 compared to 67 for New Hartford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lamoni is $676/month compared to $904/month in New Hartford — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamoni is more affordable at $107,900 median vs $112,100.

Median household income in Lamoni is $52,300 compared to $67,054 in New Hartford (-22%). While New Hartford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamoni spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in New Hartford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.6°F vs 49°F). Lamoni receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36.3" in New Hartford.