Brayton, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Audubon County / Brayton / Zip Codes

Brayton cost of living score
71.8
Less expensive
28.2% lower
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Brayton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.2% lower than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Brayton, IA

Housing costs in Brayton?
A typical home costs $112,000, which is 66.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brayton 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 Brayton?
To live comfortably in Brayton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brayton?
The cost of living in Brayton, IA is relatively low compared to many other cities. The median home price in 2018 was $90,000, and the median rent was approximately $600 a month. Utilities are also quite affordable, with electric prices at an average of 8.87 cents per kWh and natural gas prices at an average of $10.48 per therm. Property taxes are also relatively low, averaging around 1% of a property's assessed value. Overall, Brayton offers a great quality of life at a very reasonable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBraytonIowaUnited States
  71.880.1100.0
  92.994.4100
  122.3108.2100.0
  15.455.4100.0
  $112,000$194,900$338,100
  90.4%98.5%100.0%
  68.271.4100.0
  93.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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