Plymouth, IA vs St. Ansgar, IA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than St. Ansgar, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 66 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 Plymouth is $830/month compared to $940/month in St. Ansgar — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $105,200 median vs $143,800.

Median household income in Plymouth is $66,250 compared to $75,208 in St. Ansgar (-11.9%). 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 Plymouth spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in St. Ansgar.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 45.6°F). St. Ansgar receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 36.3" in Plymouth.