Waverly, IA Cost of Living


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Waverly cost of living score
81.8
Less expensive
18.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Waverly, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Waverly, IA

Housing costs in Waverly?
A typical home costs $214,000, which is 36.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waverly costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford Waverly?
To live comfortably in Waverly, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waverly?
The cost of living in Waverly, IA is quite reasonable. The city has a low cost of living index relative to the national average, and property taxes are some of the lowest in the state. The median home price is also very affordable at around $109,000, making it a great place to live for those on a budget. The overall cost of food, transportation and health care are all lower than the national average as well. All in all, Waverly is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a safe and affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaverlyIowaUnited States
  81.880.1100.0
  96.994.4100
  104.3108.2100.0
  65.155.4100.0
  $214,000$194,900$338,100
  101.1%98.5%100.0%
  63.571.4100.0
  116.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The city is very clean and safe. Nice, well kept parks and recreation areas. Bike trails wind throughout town and excellent public recreation center. Because of the  More

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Waverly is a quite nice town, it has a nice amount of gas stations with reasonable prices and has 4 big name grocery stores. TBH it has one of everything. It has all  More

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