Boone, IA Cost of Living


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Boone cost of living score
79.6
Less expensive
20.4% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Boone, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Boone, IA

Housing costs in Boone?
A typical home costs $154,400, which is 54.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Boone 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 Boone?
To live comfortably in Boone, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Boone?
Boone, IA is a great place to live for anyone looking for an affordable cost of living. The town offers residents a quality lifestyle with all the amenities of a larger city at a fraction of the cost. The median home price is around $120,000 and rental prices are very reasonable as well. With low taxes and no state income tax, Boone provides its residents with plenty of economic benefits. Additionally, groceries, utilities, health care costs, and transportation are all relatively low compared to other cities in the area. All in all, Boone is an excellent option for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBooneIowaUnited States
  79.680.1100.0
  95.394.4100
  109.1108.2100.0
  41.955.4100.0
  $154,400$194,900$338,100
  102.0%98.5%100.0%
  68.071.4100.0
  104.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

As long as you grew up here, or have a relative who did, you will do just fine. Outsiders...they don't want them! Other than a railroad employee, or two, in 5 years, I  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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