Cotter, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Louisa County / Cotter / Zip Codes

Cotter cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Cotter, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Cotter, IA

Housing costs in Cotter?
A typical home costs $157,300, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cotter costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Cotter?
To live comfortably in Cotter, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cotter?
The cost of living in Cotter, IA is relatively low compared to other cities. The median home value is approximately $60,000 and the median rental price is around $500 per month. The overall cost of living index for Cotter is estimated to be nearly 15% lower than the national average. This makes it an attractive place for those looking for an affordable place to live or work. Groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities are all reasonably priced in this small town as well.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCotterIowaUnited States
  76.380.1100.0
  92.994.4100
  117.2108.2100.0
  39.855.4100.0
  $157,300$194,900$338,100
  101.4%98.5%100.0%
  75.671.4100.0
  83.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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