Clarion, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Wright County / Clarion / Zip Codes

Clarion cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
10.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Clarion, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 10.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Clarion, IA

Housing costs in Clarion?
A typical home costs $124,900, which is 63.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clarion 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 Clarion?
To live comfortably in Clarion, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clarion?
The cost of living in Clarion, IA is quite affordable. Residents benefit from low housing costs - the median home value is around $80,000 - and the area’s overall cost of living index is approximately 5% below the national average. Other expenses like groceries, utilities, health care and transportation are also below the national average, making it an affordable place to live. In addition, Clarion has a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, which allows residents to find and keep steady employment. All of this makes Clarion an attractive place to both live and work.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClarionIowaUnited States
  71.580.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  124.9108.2100.0
  27.855.4100.0
  $124,900$194,900$338,100
  101.5%98.5%100.0%
  61.371.4100.0
  88.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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