Fonda, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Pocahontas County / Fonda / Zip Codes

Fonda cost of living score
70
Less expensive
30.0% lower
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Fonda, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.0% lower than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Fonda, IA

Housing costs in Fonda?
A typical home costs $83,500, which is 75.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fonda costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Fonda?
To live comfortably in Fonda, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fonda?
Fonda, IA is a relatively affordable place to live. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Fonda is 15% lower than the national average. Housing costs in Fonda are particularly low, with an average monthly rent of $475 for a one-bedroom apartment. Groceries and restaurant meals are also quite reasonable, with food prices roughly 5% lower than the national average. Transportation costs are also quite low in Fonda, with gasoline prices roughly 4% lower than the national average. All these factors make Fonda an attractive option for those looking for a place to live that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFondaIowaUnited States
  70.080.1100.0
  92.394.4100
  117.7108.2100.0
  18.955.4100.0
  $83,500$194,900$338,100
  96.1%98.5%100.0%
  77.771.4100.0
  90.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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