Iowa Falls, IA vs Le Mars, IA

Iowa Falls is moderately more affordable than Le Mars, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Iowa Falls scores 68 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 Iowa Falls is $898/month compared to $908/month in Le Mars — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iowa Falls is more affordable at $106,300 median vs $202,200.

Median household income in Iowa Falls is $53,051 compared to $72,381 in Le Mars (-26.7%). While Le Mars is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iowa Falls spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Le Mars.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 48.4°F). Iowa Falls receives more rainfall at 32.8" per year compared to 29.3" in Le Mars.