Beacon, IA Cost of Living


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Beacon cost of living score
75.3
Less expensive
24.7% lower
than the US average
6.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Beacon, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Beacon, IA

Housing costs in Beacon?
A typical home costs $81,500, which is 75.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Beacon costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Beacon?
To live comfortably in Beacon, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $15,480 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Beacon?
Beacon, IA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in the city is below the national average, and residents can generally expect to pay less for basic goods and services than they would in other parts of the country. Housing costs are particularly reasonable, with median home prices among some of the lowest in Iowa. There are also plenty of options when it comes to dining out and shopping, making Beacon an ideal place for families and individuals who are looking for a budget-friendly lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBeaconIowaUnited States
  75.380.1100.0
  93.994.4100
  115.4108.2100.0
  28.055.4100.0
  $81,500$194,900$338,100
  89.9%98.5%100.0%
  65.571.4100.0
  99.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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