Blue Grass, IA Cost of Living


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Blue Grass cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Blue Grass, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Blue Grass, IA

Housing costs in Blue Grass?
A typical home costs $293,900, which is 13.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue Grass costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Blue Grass?
To live comfortably in Blue Grass, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue Grass?
The cost of living in Blue Grass, IA is generally very affordable. The median home value for the area is below the national average and the median rent is also much lower than national averages. Food costs are also quite reasonable compared to most cities, making it a great place for those who need to stretch their budget. Additionally, taxes are low, meaning that residents can keep more of their hard-earned money. All these factors make Blue Grass an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue GrassIowaUnited States
  82.980.1100.0
  100.494.4100
  103.3108.2100.0
  82.055.4100.0
  $293,900$194,900$338,100
  99.5%98.5%100.0%
  82.571.4100.0
  113.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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