Kanawha, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Kanawha / Zip Codes

Kanawha cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Kanawha, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Kanawha, IA

Housing costs in Kanawha?
A typical home costs $102,100, which is 69.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kanawha costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Kanawha?
To live comfortably in Kanawha, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kanawha?
The cost of living in Kanawha, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of Iowa and the United States. The median home price in Kanawha is just over $92,000, which is much lower than the median price across Iowa, which sits at about $142,000. Groceries are also reasonably priced in Kanawha, with most items costing a bit less than the Iowa average. The overall cost of living index for Kanawha is around 90, which means it's 10 points below the national average. This makes it an affordable place to live for many people looking for a simpler lifestyle or those on a tight budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKanawhaIowaUnited States
  72.480.1100.0
  91.194.4100
  99.7108.2100.0
  18.155.4100.0
  $102,100$194,900$338,100
  100.3%98.5%100.0%
  62.771.4100.0
  91.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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