Runnells, IA vs Webster, IA

Webster is moderately more affordable than Runnells, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Runnells scores 71 compared to 64 for Webster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Runnells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Runnells is $725/month compared to $850/month in Webster — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Runnells has cheaper rent, Webster actually has lower median home values ($83,000 vs $196,900).

Median household income in Runnells is $98,125 compared to $34,423 in Webster (+185.1%). While Runnells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Runnells spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 29.6% in Webster.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 50.7°F). Webster receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 36.6" in Runnells.