Garrison, IA Cost of Living


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Garrison cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
2.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Garrison, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Garrison, IA

Housing costs in Garrison?
A typical home costs $136,400, which is 59.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garrison 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 Garrison?
To live comfortably in Garrison, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garrison?
Garrison, IA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. According to the BestPlaces Bureau, Garrison has a median household income of $50,241 and housing costs around 17% lower than the national average. This means that residents in Garrison can purchase homes for significantly less than they would in other places across the country. Additionally, groceries, health care services, and utilities are also cheaper than the average in other parts of the United States. All these factors make Garrison an attractive option for families and individuals looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarrisonIowaUnited States
  82.180.1100.0
  92.594.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  18.655.4100.0
  $136,400$194,900$338,100
  99.6%98.5%100.0%
  79.271.4100.0
  101.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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