Manchester, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Delaware County / Manchester / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Manchester, Iowa?
$2,280 / month
for a family, 57.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,360 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Manchester cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Iowa average
Manchester, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Iowa.

Manchester, IA

Housing costs in Manchester?
A typical home costs $143,300, which is 57.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Manchester 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 Manchester?
To live comfortably in Manchester, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Manchester?
Manchester, IA has a reasonable cost of living compared to other places in the United States. According to the most recent data from Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index for Manchester is 77.1, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that basic expenses like housing, food, and transportation are all more affordable in Manchester than in other parts of the country. Prices for goods and services tend to be lower as well, making Manchester an attractive place for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle on a budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesManchesterIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  95.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock108.2100.0
  42.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  99.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  85.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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