Farmington, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Van Buren County / Farmington / Zip Codes

Farmington cost of living score
75
Less expensive
25.0% lower
than the US average
6.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Farmington, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Farmington, IA

Housing costs in Farmington?
A typical home costs $92,700, which is 72.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Farmington costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.9% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Farmington?
To live comfortably in Farmington, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Farmington?
Living in Farmington, IA is quite affordable. The cost of living index is much lower than the US average, with a score of 78.4 compared to the national average of 100. This means that the basic expenses such as housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare are all much more affordable when compared to other parts of the country. Additionally, there are no state income taxes in Iowa which adds additional savings for those living in Farmington. Overall, living in Farmington is very affordable and provides a great quality of life to its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFarmingtonIowaUnited States
  75.080.1100.0
  91.894.4100
  117.3108.2100.0
  18.655.4100.0
  $92,700$194,900$338,100
  99.5%98.5%100.0%
  73.271.4100.0
  82.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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