Columbus Junction, IA Cost of Living


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Columbus Junction cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Columbus Junction, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Columbus Junction, IA

Housing costs in Columbus Junction?
A typical home costs $132,800, which is 60.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus Junction costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Columbus Junction?
To live comfortably in Columbus Junction, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus Junction?
The cost of living in Columbus Junction, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home value in Columbus Junction is around $83,200, which is about 17% lower than the national average. The median household income is slightly higher than the U.S. median at $52,543. The overall combined tax rate for housing in Columbus Junction is also lower than the national average at just 0.82%. Additionally, utilities and groceries are priced significantly less affordable than the US average, making it a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbus JunctionIowaUnited States
  76.380.1100.0
  92.994.4100
  117.2108.2100.0
  34.455.4100.0
  $132,800$194,900$338,100
  101.1%98.5%100.0%
  72.471.4100.0
  83.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Been to Columbus Jct., several times. It’s a nice little spot on the Iowa map, very small town, what I call a one-horse town. Very nice people if they know you are  More

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