Afton, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Union County / Afton / Zip Codes

Afton cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Afton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Afton, IA

Housing costs in Afton?
A typical home costs $100,300, which is 70.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Afton costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Afton?
To live comfortably in Afton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,080 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Afton?
Living in Afton, IA is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the US. The cost of living index is 78.7, which is 22.3% lower than the national average making housing and everyday expenses more manageable. The median home price for this area is $86,700 and the median gross rent is $599 per month which makes finding a place to live quite easy on the budget. Groceries and healthcare are also reasonably priced with an index of 86.6 and 96 respectively. All in all, living in Afton, IA can be financially accessible without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAftonIowaUnited States
  72.780.1100.0
  93.994.4100
  121.0108.2100.0
  27.755.4100.0
  $100,300$194,900$338,100
  103.0%98.5%100.0%
  66.071.4100.0
  83.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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