Marengo, IA vs Webster City, IA

Marengo is moderately more affordable than Webster City, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Marengo scores 63 compared to 68 for Webster City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Webster City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marengo is $722/month compared to $878/month in Webster City — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marengo is more affordable at $114,100 median vs $115,400.

Median household income in Marengo is $58,125 compared to $65,844 in Webster City (-11.7%). While Webster City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marengo spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Webster City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 48.6°F). Webster City receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Marengo.