Story City, IA vs Treynor, IA

Story City is moderately more affordable than Treynor, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Story City scores 78 compared to 87 for Treynor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Treynor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Story City is $956/month compared to $1,120/month in Treynor — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Story City is more affordable at $205,800 median vs $250,000.

Median household income in Story City is $73,558 compared to $132,679 in Treynor (-44.6%). While Treynor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Story City spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Treynor.

Climate-wise, Treynor is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 48.6°F in Story City. Story City receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 31.9" in Treynor.