Thompson, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Winnebago County / Thompson / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Thompson, Iowa?
$1,920 / month
for a family, 64.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,040 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

Thompson cost of living score
73.7
Less expensive
26.3% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Thompson, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.3% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Thompson, IA

Housing costs in Thompson?
A typical home costs $120,700, which is 64.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Thompson costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Thompson?
To live comfortably in Thompson, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Thompson?
The cost of living in Thompson, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. The overall cost of living index for the city is 93.3 which is 7 points below the US average. Housing expenses are also relatively low, with an index score of 87.6, meaning that it costs roughly 13% less than the national average to find a home in Thompson. Other factors like utilities, transportation and healthcare are also lower than the average across the US, making it an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock80.1100.0
  91.7  Unlock100.0
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  19.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  99.9  Unlock100.0
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  93.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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