Onawa, IA vs Webster City, IA

Webster City is moderately more affordable than Onawa, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Onawa scores 73 compared to 68 for Webster City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Onawa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Onawa is $1,005/month compared to $878/month in Webster City — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Webster City is more affordable at $115,400 median vs $125,700.

Median household income in Onawa is $54,659 compared to $65,844 in Webster City (-17%). Webster City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Onawa spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Webster City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 48.6°F). Webster City receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 28.3" in Onawa.