Carson, IA Cost of Living


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Carson cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Carson, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Iowa.

Carson, IA

Housing costs in Carson?
A typical home costs $189,900, which is 43.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carson 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 Carson?
To live comfortably in Carson, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carson?
The cost of living in Carson, IA is quite affordable. According to recent figures from the BestPlaces Bureau, the median home value in the city is just over $132,000, which is significantly lower than many other areas of the country. Additionally, housing costs are also relatively low and average around $773 per month. Groceries and other necessities such as utilities are also affordable with prices typically below the national average. With all these factors taken into account, people living in Carson can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle at an extremely reasonable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarsonIowaUnited States
  82.880.1100.0
  95.594.4100
  106.6108.2100.0
  51.255.4100.0
  $189,900$194,900$338,100
  95.0%98.5%100.0%
  84.471.4100.0
  98.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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