St. Ansgar, IA vs Story City, IA

St. Ansgar is moderately more affordable than Story City, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. St. Ansgar scores 72 compared to 78 for Story City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Story City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Ansgar is $940/month compared to $956/month in Story City — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Ansgar is more affordable at $143,800 median vs $205,800.

Median household income in St. Ansgar is $75,208 compared to $73,558 in Story City (+2.2%). St. Ansgar offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Ansgar spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Story City.

Climate-wise, Story City is notably warmer with an average of 48.6°F compared to 45.6°F in St. Ansgar. St. Ansgar receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 35.9" in Story City.