Maquoketa, IA Cost of Living


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Maquoketa cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
1.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Maquoketa, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Maquoketa, IA

Housing costs in Maquoketa?
A typical home costs $159,300, which is 52.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Maquoketa costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Maquoketa?
To live comfortably in Maquoketa, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Maquoketa?
The cost of living in Maquoketa, IA is quite reasonable compared to other cities. The median home price is $95,400, which is well below the U.S. national average of $184,700. In addition, the cost of goods and services is also lower than in most places. Groceries are exceptionally affordable here with prices that are significantly lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are quite low due to the city’s central location between Iowa City and Dubuque. All in all, those looking for an affordable place to live will find that Maquoketa is a great fit.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMaquoketaIowaUnited States
  79.180.1100.0
  94.394.4100
  104.2108.2100.0
  43.655.4100.0
  $159,300$194,900$338,100
  99.8%98.5%100.0%
  70.671.4100.0
  83.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Two negative things about Maquoketa: 1. midwest climate; high humidity in the summer, harsh winters. 2. druggies. they tend to accumulate here, and in turn there is a  More

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Population in Maquoketa, Iowa is now about 6,200  More

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