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Clinton, IA vs Decorah, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Decorah or is it cheaper to live in Clinton?
- Decorah is 8.9% more expensive than Clinton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Decorah or Clinton?
- Decorah housing costs are 149.5% more expensive than Clinton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clinton or is Health Care more affordable in Decorah.
- Health related expenses are 9.1% more in Decorah.
 Clinton, IADecorah, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.7100
 Food & Groceries92.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock127.9100
 Housing28.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$244,800$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock59.7100
 Miscellaneous96.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clinton    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

My family used to live here my dream home in  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have a love/hate relationship with Clinton. What I like most about Clinton is that it is a small town where you'll run into people you know everywhere you  More

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Over 16 years ago

the cost of liveing is nice and low because we all know eachother and we care about eachother and when i was just a youngin sean determan saved me from a burning  More

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Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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