Lamont, IA vs Strawberry Point, IA

Strawberry Point is moderately more affordable than Lamont, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Lamont scores 65 compared to 61 for Strawberry Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamont 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 $651/month in Strawberry Point — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Strawberry Point has cheaper rent, Lamont actually has lower median home values ($91,700 vs $115,200).

Median household income in Lamont is $56,250 compared to $58,352 in Strawberry Point (-3.6%). Strawberry Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lamont spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Strawberry Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 49°F). Strawberry Point receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 36.3" in Lamont.