Bristow, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Butler County / Bristow / Zip Codes

Bristow cost of living score
76.1
Less expensive
23.9% lower
than the US average
5.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Bristow, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.9% lower than the U.S. average and 5.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Bristow, IA

Housing costs in Bristow?
A typical home costs $130,400, which is 61.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bristow costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Bristow?
To live comfortably in Bristow, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bristow?
The cost of living in Bristow, IA is quite affordable. The overall cost of living index for the city is about 16% lower than the national average, making it a great place to live if you're looking for value. Housing costs in particular are low, with an average home price around $95,000 and median rent just under $700 per month. Utility costs are also low, with some of the lowest electricity prices in the country. With all these factors combined, living in Bristow can provide a much more financially secure lifestyle than many other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBristowIowaUnited States
  76.180.1100.0
  93.594.4100
  101.5108.2100.0
  11.355.4100.0
  $130,400$194,900$338,100
  93.6%98.5%100.0%
  74.071.4100.0
  85.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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