Guernsey, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Poweshiek County / Guernsey / Zip Codes

Guernsey cost of living score
79.7
Less expensive
20.3% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Guernsey, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.3% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Guernsey, IA

Housing costs in Guernsey?
A typical home costs $179,100, which is 47.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Guernsey 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 Guernsey?
To live comfortably in Guernsey, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Guernsey?
The cost of living in Guernsey, IA is quite affordable. The median home price is only $89,500, which is nearly 40% less than the national average. A one-bedroom apartment rents for an average of $450 per month, giving residents a great option for affordable housing. Additionally, grocery and other necessary costs are quite reasonable as well. Overall, Guernsey offers its residents a low cost of living that makes it an ideal location to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGuernseyIowaUnited States
  79.780.1100.0
  97.994.4100
  120.4108.2100.0
  47.155.4100.0
  $179,100$194,900$338,100
  102.5%98.5%100.0%
  64.471.4100.0
  105.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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