Gray, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Audubon County / Gray / Zip Codes

Gray cost of living score
71.8
Less expensive
28.2% lower
than the US average
10.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Gray, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.2% lower than the U.S. average and 10.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Gray, IA

Housing costs in Gray?
A typical home costs $69,900, which is 79.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gray costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Gray?
To live comfortably in Gray, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $13,320 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gray?
The cost of living in Gray, IA is quite affordable. The average home price is just over $107,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index stands at 86.1, making it 10% cheaper than the US average. Property taxes are also relatively low coming in at only 1.24%. Along with a low unemployment rate, Gray, IA has an attractive economic environment for anyone looking to establish themselves and their family in a safe and affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrayIowaUnited States
  71.880.1100.0
  92.294.4100
  122.3108.2100.0
  33.855.4100.0
  $69,900$194,900$338,100
  93.8%98.5%100.0%
  68.171.4100.0
  93.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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