Alvord, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Lyon County / Alvord / Zip Codes

Alvord cost of living score
77.5
Less expensive
22.5% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Alvord, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Alvord, IA

Housing costs in Alvord?
A typical home costs $196,200, which is 42.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.7% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alvord costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Alvord?
To live comfortably in Alvord, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alvord?
The cost of living in Alvord, IA is quite affordable. The median home value of $90,400 is well below the national average and the median household income of $48,915 is also lower than the national average. In addition to this, utilities are generally low compared to other parts of the country, with an average electric bill of only $91.36 per month. The cost of food and groceries is also fairly low compared to other parts of the state and country as a whole. Overall, living in Alvord is a great way to save money while still enjoying all that small-town Iowa has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlvordIowaUnited States
  77.580.1100.0
  92.394.4100
  119.7108.2100.0
  51.855.4100.0
  $196,200$194,900$338,100
  90.0%98.5%100.0%
  64.071.4100.0
  91.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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