Livermore, IA vs Strawberry Point, IA

Strawberry Point is moderately more affordable than Livermore, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Livermore scores 70 compared to 61 for Strawberry Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livermore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livermore is $1,066/month compared to $651/month in Strawberry Point — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Strawberry Point has cheaper rent, Livermore actually has lower median home values ($67,700 vs $115,200).

Median household income in Livermore is $62,273 compared to $58,352 in Strawberry Point (+6.7%). Livermore does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Livermore spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Strawberry Point.

Climate-wise, Strawberry Point is notably warmer with an average of 49°F compared to 44.6°F in Livermore. Strawberry Point receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Livermore.