Marion, IA Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
81.8
Less expensive
18.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Marion, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Marion, IA

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $232,000, which is 31.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
Marion, IA is a great place to live for anyone looking for affordable housing. The median home value in Marion is $177,400, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. Renters can also expect to find some good deals on apartments and houses in Marion as well, with the median rent being $1,043 per month. In addition to affordable housing costs, Marion also has a lower cost of living than many other cities across the US. Groceries, healthcare expenses and utilities are all priced below the national average in Marion. All in all, Marion offers an attractive combination of affordability and quality of life that makes it an appealing place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionIowaUnited States
  81.880.1100.0
  97.694.4100
  102.3108.2100.0
  70.855.4100.0
  $232,000$194,900$338,100
  101.0%98.5%100.0%
  71.671.4100.0
  115.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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