| | Jefferson, IA | Ogden, IA | United States |
| Overall | 72.1 | 79.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.0 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 107.9 | 109.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.0 | 44.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $139,400 | $161,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,230.0% | 10,200.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.7 | 81.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 88.7 | 104.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jefferson 
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We moved to Jefferson from another state and love it here. We've been made to feel welcome by so many folks. People are kind here and there's a focus on the community. More
Life is good in Jefferson. Low crime, low cost of living, small town friendliness, good access to health care, close enough to larger metropolitan amenities. Good More
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