Brooklyn, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Poweshiek County / Brooklyn / Zip Codes

Brooklyn cost of living score
79.7
Less expensive
20.3% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Brooklyn, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.3% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Brooklyn, IA

Housing costs in Brooklyn?
A typical home costs $165,000, which is 51.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brooklyn costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Brooklyn?
To live comfortably in Brooklyn, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brooklyn?
The cost of living in Brooklyn, IA is relatively low compared to many other areas. The median cost of a home in Brooklyn is $121,500, which is far below the national median price of $217,000. In addition, groceries and healthcare costs are significantly lower than the national averages. Furthermore, utility costs are also much lower than most places due to the temperate climate and efficient energy sources like wind or solar power. Thanks to these low prices, more people are moving into Brooklyn every year looking for a better quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrooklynIowaUnited States
  79.780.1100.0
  9594.4100
  120.4108.2100.0
  47.055.4100.0
  $165,000$194,900$338,100
  102.5%98.5%100.0%
  69.271.4100.0
  104.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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