Leighton, IA vs Thompson, IA

Thompson is moderately more affordable than Leighton, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Leighton scores 65 compared to 61 for Thompson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leighton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leighton is $770/month compared to $696/month in Thompson — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thompson is more affordable at $99,600 median vs $117,000.

Median household income in Leighton is $75,000 compared to $49,375 in Thompson (+51.9%). While Leighton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leighton spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Thompson.

Climate-wise, Leighton is notably warmer with an average of 50.7°F compared to 45.6°F in Thompson. Leighton receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 36.3" in Thompson.