Oelwein, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fayette County / Oelwein / Zip Codes

Oelwein cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Oelwein, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Oelwein, IA

Housing costs in Oelwein?
A typical home costs $84,900, which is 74.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oelwein costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Oelwein?
To live comfortably in Oelwein, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $16,200 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oelwein?
The cost of living in Oelwein, IA is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the overall cost of living in Oelwein is 12% lower than the United States average. This means that housing costs are about 17% lower than the national average and groceries are an impressive 24% cheaper than the national average. Additionally, utility costs are 32% lower than the US average and transportation costs are 7% below the national median. All of this makes Oelwien a great destination for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOelweinIowaUnited States
  73.180.1100.0
  91.994.4100
  113.0108.2100.0
  21.855.4100.0
  $84,900$194,900$338,100
  98.3%98.5%100.0%
  62.571.4100.0
  87.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Oelwein is a decent city with above-average schools that is attempting to right a somewhat negative image. I lived there for seven years after living in several  More

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