Kensett, IA Cost of Living


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Kensett cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Iowa average
Kensett, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Iowa.

Kensett, IA

Housing costs in Kensett?
A typical home costs $157,300, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kensett costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Kensett?
To live comfortably in Kensett, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kensett?
Kensett, IA is known as an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Kensett is approximately 14 percent lower than the national average. It is a great option for those looking to save money or stretch their budget further. Housing costs are especially low with an average home price of just under $70,000 and rents averaging around $600 a month. Transportation expenses tend to be very reasonable as well, with gas prices generally below the national average. Food and other necessities are also typically priced lower than the rest of the country. All in all, residents of Kensett can enjoy a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKensettIowaUnited States
  72.880.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  100.2108.2100.0
  39.055.4100.0
  $157,300$194,900$338,100
  97.7%98.5%100.0%
  68.471.4100.0
  86.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I frequently work here and visit have driven through countless times the people here are pretty good and the town is also pretty nice  More

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