Alta, IA Cost of Living


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Alta cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
7.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Alta, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 7.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Alta, IA

Housing costs in Alta?
A typical home costs $195,900, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.5% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alta costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Alta?
To live comfortably in Alta, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alta?
The cost of living in Alta, IA is quite reasonable. Housing costs are below the national average, at approximately 9% lower than the U.S. median. The groceries and health expenses are also below average at 8% and 12% respectively when compared to the U.S. median levels. Utility costs are also lower than average, with electricity prices coming in just above 6%, natural gas prices being near 3%, and telephone services being about 7%. Overall, the cost of living in Alta is very affordable for families and anyone looking to move to the area can rest easy knowing that they will get good value for their money while still enjoying a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltaIowaUnited States
  74.380.1100.0
  94.994.4100
  116.1108.2100.0
  51.455.4100.0
  $195,900$194,900$338,100
  102.5%98.5%100.0%
  63.171.4100.0
  92.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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