2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Jefferson, IA vs Storm Lake, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Storm Lake or is it cheaper to live in Jefferson?
- Storm Lake is 3.1% more expensive than Jefferson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Storm Lake or Jefferson?
- Storm Lake housing costs are 27.9% more expensive than Jefferson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jefferson or is Health Care more affordable in Storm Lake.
- Health related expenses are 7.6% more in Storm Lake.
 Jefferson, IAStorm Lake, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.3100
 Food & Groceries94.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.1100
 Housing34.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$150,000$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock59.9100
 Miscellaneous88.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

We moved to Jefferson from another state and love it here. We've been made to feel welcome by so many folks. People are kind here and there's a focus on the community.  More

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Over 11 years ago

Life is good in Jefferson. Low crime, low cost of living, small town friendliness, good access to health care, close enough to larger metropolitan amenities. Good  More

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