Prairie City, IA Cost of Living


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Prairie City cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Prairie City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Prairie City, IA

Housing costs in Prairie City?
A typical home costs $218,200, which is 35.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.0% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Prairie City costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Prairie City?
To live comfortably in Prairie City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $41,760 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Prairie City?
The cost of living in Prairie City, IA is relatively low compared to many other areas of the country. The median household income is only $39,204, with the median home value being $114,700. Despite its low cost of living, Prairie City offers a variety of amenities such as shopping and dining options. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment is around $600 a month. Utilities such as gas and electricity are reasonable and readily available. With its small town feel and access to nearby cities, Prairie City offers a great balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrairie CityIowaUnited States
  77.780.1100.0
  9694.4100
  104.6108.2100.0
  55.355.4100.0
  $218,200$194,900$338,100
  89.9%98.5%100.0%
  78.971.4100.0
  92.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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All the money Monroe received to rebuild their high school back in the mid to late 80's was used to monopolize the merger of the two high schools I should know My class  More

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