Cresco, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Howard County / Cresco / Zip Codes

Cresco cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Cresco, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Cresco, IA

Housing costs in Cresco?
A typical home costs $150,300, which is 55.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cresco costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Cresco?
To live comfortably in Cresco, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cresco?
The cost of living in Cresco, IA is quite affordable. The cost of housing is very low, with median home costs coming in at about $83,000. Utilities are also quite affordable and the average monthly utility bill comes to around $135. Groceries tend to be a bit more expensive than other nearby towns; however, overall the cost of food is still reasonable. Other basic costs such as gas and car insurance are also quite low due to the low population density making competition between providers high. All in all, Cresco, IA has a great cost of living that makes it attractive for those looking for a place to live with reasonable expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCrescoIowaUnited States
  75.180.1100.0
  95.294.4100
  124.1108.2100.0
  42.255.4100.0
  $150,300$194,900$338,100
  100.6%98.5%100.0%
  58.371.4100.0
  83.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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