Swaledale, IA Cost of Living


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Swaledale cost of living score
73.3
Less expensive
26.7% lower
than the US average
8.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Swaledale, 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.

Swaledale, IA

Housing costs in Swaledale?
A typical home costs $111,900, which is 66.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Swaledale costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Swaledale?
To live comfortably in Swaledale, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Swaledale?
The cost of living in Swaledale, IA is quite reasonable compared to other cities across the country. According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, the median household income in Swaledale is slightly lower than the national average, but residents still enjoy a good quality of life due to low costs of living. The overall cost of living index is 11% lower than the national average and property taxes are also lower than most other states. Grocery items, entertainment, and transportation expenses are all relatively affordable when compared to most cities. Furthermore, there are no state or local income taxes in Iowa so residents can take advantage of these savings as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSwaledaleIowaUnited States
  73.380.1100.0
  91.194.4100
  100.5108.2100.0
  17.955.4100.0
  $111,900$194,900$338,100
  100.9%98.5%100.0%
  61.571.4100.0
  101.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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