Goose Lake, IA Cost of Living


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Goose Lake cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
2.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Goose Lake, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Goose Lake, IA

Housing costs in Goose Lake?
A typical home costs $222,700, which is 34.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.3% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Goose Lake costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Goose Lake?
To live comfortably in Goose Lake, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Goose Lake?
The cost of living in Goose Lake, IA is fairly inexpensive. The median house price is approximately $100,000 and the median rent is about $650 a month. The overall cost of groceries and other basic necessities is very low compared to some other cities and towns. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Goose Lake is much lower than the national average, which helps to keep the cost of living relatively affordable for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoose LakeIowaUnited States
  77.880.1100.0
  97.594.4100
  117.2108.2100.0
  66.555.4100.0
  $222,700$194,900$338,100
  99.2%98.5%100.0%
  67.171.4100.0
  96.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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