Baldwin, IA Cost of Living


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Baldwin cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
1.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Baldwin, 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.

Baldwin, IA

Housing costs in Baldwin?
A typical home costs $181,900, which is 46.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Baldwin 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 Baldwin?
To live comfortably in Baldwin, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Baldwin?
The cost of living in Baldwin, IA is relatively low when compared to other places across the United States. Housing costs tend to be more affordable than many other locations due to a slower rate of population growth and new development, giving buyers more options for lower prices. Other expenses such as food, utilities, and transportation tend to be average or even lower than the national averages. Baldwin residents can enjoy an overall low cost of living while still having access to the necessary amenities needed for everyday life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBaldwinIowaUnited States
  79.180.1100.0
  92.994.4100
  104.2108.2100.0
  47.755.4100.0
  $181,900$194,900$338,100
  99.8%98.5%100.0%
  75.471.4100.0
  82.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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