Blairstown, IA Cost of Living


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Blairstown cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
2.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Blairstown, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Blairstown, IA

Housing costs in Blairstown?
A typical home costs $182,600, which is 46.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blairstown costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Blairstown?
To live comfortably in Blairstown, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blairstown?
The cost of living in Blairstown, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the region. The median home price hovers around $95,000 and the median household income is around $50,000. With a median rent of only $650 per month, affordable housing is easy to find in this small town. Food also costs significantly less than in larger cities, with groceries costing an average of 8% less than the national average. Overall, Blairstown offers its citizens a comfortable lifestyle at a lower cost than many other cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlairstownIowaUnited States
  82.180.1100.0
  95.994.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  48.755.4100.0
  $182,600$194,900$338,100
  100.6%98.5%100.0%
  86.271.4100.0
  101.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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