Le Claire, IA vs Norwalk, IA

Norwalk is moderately more affordable than Le Claire, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Le Claire scores 89 compared to 81 for Norwalk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Le Claire can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Le Claire is $1,087/month compared to $869/month in Norwalk — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Norwalk is more affordable at $275,700 median vs $300,200.

Median household income in Le Claire is $100,404 compared to $94,583 in Norwalk (+6.2%). The higher salaries in Le Claire partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Le Claire spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Norwalk.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 50.9°F). Norwalk receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.2" in Le Claire.