Blanchard, IA Cost of Living


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Blanchard cost of living score
70.2
Less expensive
29.8% lower
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Blanchard, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Blanchard, IA

Housing costs in Blanchard?
A typical home costs $121,200, which is 64.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blanchard 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 Blanchard?
To live comfortably in Blanchard, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blanchard?
Living in Blanchard, IA is relatively inexpensive. The cost of living in Blanchard is 13.6% lower than the U.S. average and housing costs are an estimated 54.2% lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal location for those looking to save money while still having access to all of the amenities and conveniences of a city or town. The median home value in Blanchard is only $98,100, far below the national median home value of $231,200. Additionally, households typically spend around 20.5% of their income on housing costs when compared to the national average of 33%. All in all, Blanchard provides residents with an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life or convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlanchardIowaUnited States
  70.280.1100.0
  92.794.4100
  120.3108.2100.0
  14.155.4100.0
  $121,200$194,900$338,100
  97.5%98.5%100.0%
  59.571.4100.0
  86.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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