Mount Pleasant, IA vs Story City, IA

Mount Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Story City, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Mount Pleasant scores 68 compared to 78 for Story City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Story City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Pleasant is $773/month compared to $956/month in Story City — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Pleasant is more affordable at $145,600 median vs $205,800.

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $59,216 compared to $73,558 in Story City (-19.5%). While Story 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 Mount Pleasant spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Story City.

Climate-wise, Mount Pleasant is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.6°F in Story City. Mount Pleasant receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Story City.