Carroll, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Carroll, Iowa?
$2,730 / month
for a family, 49.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,760 for the year for a family.
$1,867 / month
for a single person, 60.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,400 for the year for a single person.

Carroll cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Carroll, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Carroll, IA

Housing costs in Carroll?
A typical home costs $170,300, which is 49.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carroll costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Carroll?
To live comfortably in Carroll, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carroll?
Living in Carroll, IA is quite affordable. The median home cost is $118,100, making it one of the most affordable cities in the state. Additionally, housing costs are low compared to other parts of Iowa. On average, residents spend around 21% of their income on housing costs which is well below the national average. Other living expenses such as groceries, utilities and healthcare are also affordable in Carroll, IA and overall the cost of living is lower than both state and national averages.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock80.1100.0
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    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  96.9  Unlock100.0
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  90.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 17 years ago

texas is very hot and for me iowa weather was easier to live plus your health was much better their but college station has the best behavied college students of any  More

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