Kelley, IA vs St. Ansgar, IA

St. Ansgar is moderately more affordable than Kelley, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Kelley scores 79 compared to 72 for St. Ansgar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kelley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kelley is $971/month compared to $940/month in St. Ansgar — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Ansgar is more affordable at $143,800 median vs $218,800.

Median household income in Kelley is $119,375 compared to $75,208 in St. Ansgar (+58.7%). While Kelley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kelley spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in St. Ansgar.

Climate-wise, Kelley is notably warmer with an average of 48.6°F compared to 45.6°F in St. Ansgar. St. Ansgar receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Kelley.