Lamont, IA vs Oakland, IA

Lamont is moderately more affordable than Oakland, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Lamont scores 65 compared to 70 for Oakland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lamont is $836/month compared to $856/month in Oakland — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lamont is more affordable at $91,700 median vs $144,600.

Median household income in Lamont is $56,250 compared to $72,500 in Oakland (-22.4%). While Oakland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamont spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Oakland.

Climate-wise, Oakland is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 49°F in Lamont. Lamont receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 31.9" in Oakland.