Martinsburg, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Keokuk County / Martinsburg / Zip Codes

Martinsburg cost of living score
73.5
Less expensive
26.5% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Martinsburg, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Martinsburg, IA

Housing costs in Martinsburg?
A typical home costs $75,500, which is 77.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Martinsburg costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Martinsburg?
To live comfortably in Martinsburg, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $14,400 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Martinsburg?
The cost of living in Martinsburg, IA is quite low. Housing costs are much lower when compared to other US cities, and groceries are also very affordable. The median home price in Martinsburg is just $65,000 which is significantly lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index for Martinsburg is a very low 82 which means that it's much more affordable than other cities around the country. Additionally, taxes are also fairly low in Martinsburg which can provide some extra savings for residents. All these factors make Martinsburg an ideal and affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMartinsburgIowaUnited States
  73.580.1100.0
  91.894.4100
  117.0108.2100.0
  23.355.4100.0
  $75,500$194,900$338,100
  101.7%98.5%100.0%
  74.371.4100.0
  82.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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