Charles City, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Floyd County / Charles City / Zip Codes

Charles City cost of living score
72.6
Less expensive
27.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Charles City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Charles City, IA

Housing costs in Charles City?
A typical home costs $122,800, which is 63.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charles City costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Charles City?
To live comfortably in Charles City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charles City?
Charles City, IA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. The median monthly housing costs for homeowners in the city are around $700, while rent averages around $550 per month. In addition, groceries and other necessities are generally lower than the US average. The overall cost of living index is about 11% lower than the US average which makes owning or renting a home in Charles City very attractive due to its affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharles CityIowaUnited States
  72.680.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  100.6108.2100.0
  34.255.4100.0
  $122,800$194,900$338,100
  99.9%98.5%100.0%
  62.671.4100.0
  86.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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