DeWitt, IA vs Storm Lake, IA

Storm Lake is moderately more affordable than DeWitt, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. DeWitt scores 79 compared to 70 for Storm Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DeWitt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in DeWitt is $950/month compared to $830/month in Storm Lake — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Storm Lake is more affordable at $163,600 median vs $223,100.

Median household income in DeWitt is $84,474 compared to $58,341 in Storm Lake (+44.8%). While DeWitt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of DeWitt spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Storm Lake.