Zip 50248 (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 (zip 50248), 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.

Zip 50248 (Story City, IA)

Housing costs in Story City?
A typical home costs $228,100, which is 32.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.0% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Story City costs $840 per month, which is 9.7% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 14.3% cheaper than the state average of $960.

Can I afford Story City?
To live comfortably in Story City (zip 50248), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Story City?
The cost of living in Story City, IA 50248 is slightly below the national average. Rent prices are very affordable with an average one bedroom apartment going for around $735 a month. Groceries and utilities are also reasonably priced compared to other cities in the region. Overall, living in Story City is quite cost effective, making it an attractive place for people looking for a more affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStory CityIowaUnited States
  87.680.1100.0
  97.294.4100
  120.8108.2100.0
  68.655.4100.0
  $228,100$194,900$338,100
  101.0%98.5%100.0%
  69.571.4100.0
  114.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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