Badger, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Badger, Iowa?
$2,400 / month
for a family, 55.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,800 for the year for a family.
$2,033 / month
for a single person, 57.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,400 for the year for a single person.

Badger cost of living score
71.6
Less expensive
28.4% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Badger, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Badger, IA

Housing costs in Badger?
A typical home costs $150,700, which is 55.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Badger costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Badger?
To live comfortably in Badger, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Badger?
The cost of living in Badger, IA is very affordable. The median home cost is about $150,000 which is significantly lower than other places in the Midwest. The overall cost of living for a family of four averages around $48,000 per year. Utilities such as electricity and water are also quite affordable. The city has a low unemployment rate and job opportunities are plentiful. Taxes are also reasonable with an average rate of 7% compared to the national average of 8%. All these factors make Badger IA an attractive option for those wanting to live a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  93.7  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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