Humboldt, IA vs Le Mars, IA

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than Le Mars, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 67 compared to 76 for Le Mars, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Le Mars can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $731/month compared to $908/month in Le Mars — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $162,600 median vs $202,200.

Median household income in Humboldt is $70,661 compared to $72,381 in Le Mars (-2.4%). Le Mars 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 Humboldt spend roughly 12.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Le Mars.

Climate-wise, Le Mars is notably warmer with an average of 48.4°F compared to 44.6°F in Humboldt. Le Mars receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 29.3" in Humboldt.