Denison, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Crawford County / Denison / Zip Codes

Denison cost of living score
73
Less expensive
27.0% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Denison, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.0% lower than the U.S. average and 8.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Denison, IA

Housing costs in Denison?
A typical home costs $150,000, which is 55.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Denison costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Denison?
To live comfortably in Denison, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Denison?
The cost of living in Denison, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing prices are notably lower than other parts of the country, and the cost of groceries and other essentials is also quite affordable. The median household income in Denison is around $40,000, which is well below the national average. Utility costs are also quite low due to Iowa's favorable climate. Despite being a smaller city, there are still plenty of amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues that make Denison an attractive place to live or visit.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDenisonIowaUnited States
  73.080.1100.0
  94.694.4100
  118.2108.2100.0
  39.555.4100.0
  $150,000$194,900$338,100
  87.3%98.5%100.0%
  59.871.4100.0
  83.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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