Pomeroy, IA vs Stuart, IA

Pomeroy is moderately more affordable than Stuart, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Pomeroy scores 58 compared to 68 for Stuart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stuart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pomeroy is $681/month compared to $768/month in Stuart — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pomeroy is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $152,300.

Median household income in Pomeroy is $55,069 compared to $62,500 in Stuart (-11.9%). The higher salaries in Stuart partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pomeroy spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Stuart.

Climate-wise, Stuart is notably warmer with an average of 50.9°F compared to 46.8°F in Pomeroy. Stuart receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 26.8" in Pomeroy.