Glenwood, IA Cost of Living


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Glenwood cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Glenwood, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Glenwood, IA

Housing costs in Glenwood?
A typical home costs $263,500, which is 22.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Glenwood costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Glenwood?
To live comfortably in Glenwood, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $33,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Glenwood?
The cost of living in Glenwood, IA is quite reasonable. The city has a low tax rate which makes goods and services more affordable for residents. The median home price is just over $118,000 and the average cost of rent is around $600 per month. Additionally, groceries, transportation, and utilities are all well below the national average. All together, these factors make Glenwood an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGlenwoodIowaUnited States
  86.980.1100.0
  96.994.4100
  110.8108.2100.0
  70.455.4100.0
  $263,500$194,900$338,100
  91.5%98.5%100.0%
  85.371.4100.0
  110.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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