Rockwell, IA Cost of Living


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Rockwell cost of living score
73.3
Less expensive
26.7% lower
than the US average
8.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Rockwell, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.7% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Rockwell, IA

Housing costs in Rockwell?
A typical home costs $153,900, which is 54.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockwell costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Rockwell?
To live comfortably in Rockwell, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockwell?
The cost of living in Rockwell, IA is quite low. The median home value is just about $72,000 and the median rent is around $600 per month. Additionally, utilities are significantly lower than the national average as well. With an unemployment rate of just 3%, Rockwell provides plenty of job opportunities for its residents. Food costs are also reasonable, with the average cost of groceries coming in around $330 per month. All in all, the cost of living in Rockwell is quite favorable for those looking to save money and get ahead financially.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRockwellIowaUnited States
  73.380.1100.0
  93.394.4100
  100.5108.2100.0
  40.955.4100.0
  $153,900$194,900$338,100
  100.3%98.5%100.0%
  69.271.4100.0
  101.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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