Clinton, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Clinton, Iowa?
$1,770 / month
for a family, 67.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,240 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

Clinton cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
2.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Clinton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Clinton, IA

Housing costs in Clinton?
A typical home costs $111,500, which is 67.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clinton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Clinton?
To live comfortably in Clinton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,240 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clinton?
The cost of living in Clinton, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Clinton is 81.7, which is lower than both the national average (100) and the state average (90.6). With housing prices below the national average and a variety of restaurants to choose from, it’s easy to find a place that fits into any budget. The local economy has also been growing steadily, with many new businesses opening up in recent years and more people moving into town. All in all, Clinton offers an affordable option for those looking to live in Iowa without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$194,900$338,100
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   100=National Average

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Over 7 years ago

My family used to live here my dream home in  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have a love/hate relationship with Clinton. What I like most about Clinton is that it is a small town where you'll run into people you know everywhere you  More

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Over 16 years ago

the cost of liveing is nice and low because we all know eachother and we care about eachother and when i was just a youngin sean determan saved me from a burning  More

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