Ossian, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Winneshiek County / Ossian / Zip Codes

Ossian cost of living score
84.7
Less expensive
15.3% lower
than the US average
5.7% higher
than the Iowa average
Ossian, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.7% lower than the average for Iowa.

Ossian, IA

Housing costs in Ossian?
A typical home costs $195,200, which is 42.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ossian costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Ossian?
To live comfortably in Ossian, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ossian?
Ossian, IA is a relatively affordable place to live. The median home value in the city is just over $127,000, which is well below the national average of $184,700. Additionally, groceries and utilities are cheaper than average, as most items cost around 9% below the national average. As such, it's an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOssianIowaUnited States
  84.780.1100.0
  95.694.4100
  127.9108.2100.0
  55.355.4100.0
  $195,200$194,900$338,100
  101.4%98.5%100.0%
  66.771.4100.0
  105.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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