Davenport, IA Cost of Living


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Davenport cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Davenport, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Davenport, IA

Housing costs in Davenport?
A typical home costs $165,200, which is 51.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Davenport costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Davenport?
To live comfortably in Davenport, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Davenport?
Davenport provides residents great value for cost-effective living located somewhere within Iowa's Scott County featuring median housing values ranging from the mid-$70s onwards and renting typically lands close by at between $850 - 900 respectively - both easily cheaper compared to nearby towns such as Moline or Rock Island that are situated a bit deeper eastward. Groceries similarly stay slightly below US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax remains steadfastly at 6%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDavenportIowaUnited States
  82.980.1100.0
  95.294.4100
  103.3108.2100.0
  50.555.4100.0
  $165,200$194,900$338,100
  90.8%98.5%100.0%
  79.871.4100.0
  114.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple  More

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Over 10 years ago

Great local colleges and  More

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