St. Ansgar, IA vs Union, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Union is 17.7% cheaper than St. Ansgar. With a cost index of 61 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Union to St. Ansgar should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Ansgar is $940/month compared to $775/month in Union — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union is more affordable at $72,600 median vs $143,800.

Median household income in St. Ansgar is $75,208 compared to $60,000 in Union (+25.3%). 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 St. Ansgar spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Union.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 47.7°F). St. Ansgar receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 32.8" in Union.