Lehigh, IA Cost of Living


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Lehigh cost of living score
71.6
Less expensive
28.4% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Lehigh, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Lehigh, IA

Housing costs in Lehigh?
A typical home costs $109,700, which is 67.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lehigh costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Lehigh?
To live comfortably in Lehigh, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lehigh?
The cost of living in Lehigh, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the region. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces.Net, the cost of living index for Lehigh is 87 which is 13% lower than the U.S. average. Renting or buying a house in Lehigh is also quite affordable, with a median home value of just $129,000 and median rent prices hovering around $845 per month. Additionally, utilities are also cheaper than average, with electricity costing around 11% lower than the national average and natural gas costing 17% less on average. All in all, living in Lehigh can be an affordable option for those looking for an idyllic rural lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLehighIowaUnited States
  71.680.1100.0
  91.594.4100
  123.8108.2100.0
  19.055.4100.0
  $109,700$194,900$338,100
  93.8%98.5%100.0%
  61.971.4100.0
  91.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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