Baxter, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Jasper County / Baxter / Zip Codes

Baxter cost of living score
77.7
Less expensive
22.3% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Baxter, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.3% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Baxter, IA

Housing costs in Baxter?
A typical home costs $215,800, which is 36.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.7% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Baxter costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Baxter?
To live comfortably in Baxter, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $41,400 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Baxter?
The cost of living in Baxter, IA is quite affordable. The median home price in Baxter is $126,000 and the median rent is around $780 per month. On average, food costs are relatively low compared to other places in Iowa and utilities tend to be slightly below national averages. Additionally, property taxes and sales taxes are slightly lower than the national average. All in all, living in Baxter can be a great option for those that want to save money on their monthly expenses while still maintaining a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBaxterIowaUnited States
  77.780.1100.0
  95.694.4100
  104.6108.2100.0
  50.755.4100.0
  $215,800$194,900$338,100
  106.4%98.5%100.0%
  77.171.4100.0
  91.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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