Story City, IA vs Webster City, IA

Webster City is moderately more affordable than Story City, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Story City scores 78 compared to 68 for Webster 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 Story City is $956/month compared to $878/month in Webster City — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Webster City is more affordable at $115,400 median vs $205,800.

Median household income in Story City is $73,558 compared to $65,844 in Webster City (+11.7%). The higher salaries in Story City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Story City spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Webster City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.6°F vs 48.6°F). Webster City receives more rainfall at 35.9" per year compared to 35.9" in Story City.