Bondurant, IA vs Story City, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Story City is 17.9% cheaper than Bondurant. With a cost index of 78 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Story City to Bondurant should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bondurant is $1,176/month compared to $956/month in Story City — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Story City is more affordable at $205,800 median vs $288,600.

Median household income in Bondurant is $128,341 compared to $73,558 in Story City (+74.5%). While Bondurant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bondurant spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Story City.