Brandon, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Buchanan County / Brandon / Zip Codes

Brandon cost of living score
77.9
Less expensive
22.1% lower
than the US average
2.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Brandon, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.1% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Brandon, IA

Housing costs in Brandon?
A typical home costs $158,300, which is 53.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brandon costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Brandon?
To live comfortably in Brandon, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brandon?
The cost of living in Brandon, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index, Brandon's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it an attractive place to live for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle. Housing costs in particular are quite reasonable, with median home prices being around $118,000. Additionally, food and transportation costs remain low, so overall the cost of living in Brandon is quite reasonable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrandonIowaUnited States
  77.980.1100.0
  94.394.4100
  103.6108.2100.0
  41.955.4100.0
  $158,300$194,900$338,100
  98.1%98.5%100.0%
  71.671.4100.0
  92.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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