Lester, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Lyon County / Lester / Zip Codes

Lester cost of living score
77.5
Less expensive
22.5% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Lester, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Lester, IA

Housing costs in Lester?
A typical home costs $156,000, which is 53.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lester costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Lester?
To live comfortably in Lester, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lester?
The cost of living in Lester, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value is just over $94,000 and the median rent price is around $551 per month. Additionally, groceries and healthcare costs are also relatively low when compared to other areas in the US. Furthermore, property taxes in Lester are among the lowest in the state. All these things combined make it an ideal location for those looking to live comfortably while not breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLesterIowaUnited States
  77.580.1100.0
  9494.4100
  119.7108.2100.0
  46.355.4100.0
  $156,000$194,900$338,100
  96.9%98.5%100.0%
  74.571.4100.0
  91.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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