New Market, IA vs St. Ansgar, IA

New Market is moderately more affordable than St. Ansgar, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. New Market scores 64 compared to 72 for St. Ansgar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Ansgar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Market is $827/month compared to $940/month in St. Ansgar — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Market is more affordable at $92,000 median vs $143,800.

Median household income in New Market is $58,125 compared to $75,208 in St. Ansgar (-22.7%). While St. Ansgar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Market spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in St. Ansgar.

Climate-wise, New Market is notably warmer with an average of 51.6°F compared to 45.6°F in St. Ansgar. New Market receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 36.3" in St. Ansgar.