Jefferson, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Greene County / Jefferson / Zip Codes

Jefferson cost of living score
72.1
Less expensive
27.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Jefferson, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Jefferson, IA

Housing costs in Jefferson?
A typical home costs $139,400, which is 58.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jefferson costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Jefferson?
To live comfortably in Jefferson, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jefferson?
Living in Jefferson, IA is very affordable. The cost of living index is just 84.2, which is 16.8% lower than the national average. This means that it costs considerably less to live in Jefferson than in other cities across the United States. Property taxes are relatively low as well, with an average of just $1,252 per year for a single-family home. The median home price in Jefferson is also quite reasonable at $134,500, making it an attractive option for potential homeowners who do not wish to break their budget. In addition, prices for basic necessities such as food and transportation are generally lower than the national average, making it even more affordable to live in this city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJeffersonIowaUnited States
  72.180.1100.0
  9494.4100
  107.9108.2100.0
  34.055.4100.0
  $139,400$194,900$338,100
  102.3%98.5%100.0%
  64.771.4100.0
  88.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jefferson from another state and love it here. We've been made to feel welcome by so many folks. People are kind here and there's a focus on the community.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Life is good in Jefferson. Low crime, low cost of living, small town friendliness, good access to health care, close enough to larger metropolitan amenities. Good  More

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