Lawton, IA vs Missouri Valley, IA

Missouri Valley is moderately more affordable than Lawton, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Lawton scores 77 compared to 67 for Missouri Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lawton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lawton is $854/month compared to $812/month in Missouri Valley — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Missouri Valley is more affordable at $126,500 median vs $246,800.

Median household income in Lawton is $90,278 compared to $64,844 in Missouri Valley (+39.2%). While Lawton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lawton spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Missouri Valley.

Climate-wise, Missouri Valley is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.4°F in Lawton. Missouri Valley receives more rainfall at 31.9" per year compared to 29.3" in Lawton.