Graf, IA Cost of Living


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Graf cost of living score
84.9
Less expensive
15.1% lower
than the US average
6.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Graf, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Graf, IA

Housing costs in Graf?
A typical home costs $175,900, which is 48.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Graf costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford Graf?
To live comfortably in Graf, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Graf?
Graf, IA has an average cost of living that is lower than the national average. People in Graf can expect to pay a lower amount for housing, food, transportation, and other basic necessities than the average person in the United States. The median household income in Graf is also lower than the national average. This allows people to stretch their income further since goods and services are more affordable here. Additionally, unemployment rates tend to be lower in Graf which means residents have more opportunities to find gainful employment and increase their income. All these factors make Graf an attractive place for those looking for affordable living costs compared to other cities across the nation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrafIowaUnited States
  84.980.1100.0
  101.694.4100
  104.8108.2100.0
  65.655.4100.0
  $175,900$194,900$338,100
  98.7%98.5%100.0%
  73.471.4100.0
  114.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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