Polk City, IA Cost of Living


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Polk City cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Polk City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Polk City, IA

Housing costs in Polk City?
A typical home costs $348,800, which is 3.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.0% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Polk City costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.0% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Polk City?
To live comfortably in Polk City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Polk City?
Polk City, IA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. The median home value in Polk City is $153,500 and the average rent is around $851 per month. Overall, groceries and health care are considered inexpensive in comparison to other parts of the country. Moreover, transportation costs are also relatively low when considering the cost of gas and public transit fares. This makes Polk City an appealing option for those looking for a place to call home without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPolk CityIowaUnited States
  86.680.1100.0
  102.194.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  111.955.4100.0
  $348,800$194,900$338,100
  99.7%98.5%100.0%
  74.671.4100.0
  112.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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