Chelsea, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Tama County / Chelsea / Zip Codes

Chelsea cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Chelsea, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Chelsea, IA

Housing costs in Chelsea?
A typical home costs $168,700, which is 50.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chelsea costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Chelsea?
To live comfortably in Chelsea, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chelsea?
Chelsea, IA is an affordable place to live with a very low cost of living. According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, the cost of living in Chelsea, IA is 19.5% lower than the national average. The median home price in Chelsea is $97,400 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is only $660 per month. Groceries and other necessities are also reasonably priced, making Chelsea an attractive option for those looking for a cost-effective place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChelseaIowaUnited States
  75.880.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  109.8108.2100.0
  40.555.4100.0
  $168,700$194,900$338,100
  103.7%98.5%100.0%
  73.871.4100.0
  86.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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