Lone Tree, IA vs New Hampton, IA

New Hampton is moderately more affordable than Lone Tree, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Lone Tree scores 75 compared to 70 for New Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lone Tree can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lone Tree is $947/month compared to $838/month in New Hampton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Hampton is more affordable at $159,200 median vs $170,700.

Median household income in Lone Tree is $80,294 compared to $61,491 in New Hampton (+30.6%). While Lone Tree is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lone Tree spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in New Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51°F vs 49°F). New Hampton receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 35.7" in Lone Tree.