Story City, IA Cost of Living


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Story City cost of living score
87.6
Less expensive
12.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Story City, 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 City, IA

Housing costs in Story City?
A typical home costs $220,500, which is 34.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.1% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Story City costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Story City?
To live comfortably in Story City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Story City?
The cost of living in Story City, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value is just over $100,000 and the median rent price is around $700 per month, making it an affordable place to live. Additionally, groceries are very affordable, as are healthcare costs; this makes Story City a great option for families looking for a budget-friendly lifestyle. The overall unemployment rate in the city hovers around 3%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 5%. With such low costs and high employment rates, Story City can be a great choice for those seeking an affordable community with plenty of job opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStory CityIowaUnited States
  87.680.1100.0
  97.294.4100
  120.8108.2100.0
  66.655.4100.0
  $220,500$194,900$338,100
  101.0%98.5%100.0%
  69.571.4100.0
  114.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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