Story County, IA Cost of Living


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Story cost of living score
87.6
Less expensive
12.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Story I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% lower than the average for Iowa.

Story County, IA

Housing costs in Story?
A typical home costs $239,700, which is 29.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.0% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Story costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Story?
To live comfortably in Story I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Story?
Story, IA County has a relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of the country. The median house value in Story is $239,700, significantly less than the US average of $338,100. This lower house value helps to keep costs for other goods and services lower as well. According to recent stats, the cost of living in Story is 87.6 against the US average of 100, meaning that people in Story can get more for their money compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStoryIowaUnited States
  87.680.1100.0
  96.994.4100
  120.8108.2100.0
  76.455.4100.0
  $239,700$194,900$338,100
  102.5%98.5%100.0%
  69.771.4100.0
  114.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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