Chester, IA Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Chester, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Chester, IA

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $134,300, which is 60.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester 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 Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $25,560 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, IA is quite reasonable. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $650 per month, and groceries for a family of four can be purchased for less than $300 per month. Utilities are also generally very affordable in Chester. The sales tax rate is 6%, and overall taxes are lower than many surrounding areas. Gas prices tend to be slightly higher than the national average, but still fairly reasonable at around $2.50 per gallon. Overall, Chester is an affordable place to live with reasonable costs of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterIowaUnited States
  75.180.1100.0
  90.894.4100
  124.1108.2100.0
  33.655.4100.0
  $134,300$194,900$338,100
  95.2%98.5%100.0%
  65.771.4100.0
  82.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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