Curlew, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Palo Alto County / Curlew / Zip Codes

Curlew cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Iowa average
Curlew, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Iowa.

Curlew, IA

Housing costs in Curlew?
A typical home costs $157,500, which is 53.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Curlew costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Curlew?
To live comfortably in Curlew, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Curlew?
The cost of living in Curlew, IA is relatively low compared to other cities and towns in the area. With a median income of $33,750, many families can afford to live comfortably within this small town. Groceries are also cheaper than most neighboring areas, making the cost of feeding a family much more manageable. Housing costs are also relatively low with average prices for homes being below $100K. This allows for many people who would not otherwise be able to afford real estate to settle down in Curlew, IA and make it their new home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCurlewIowaUnited States
  72.880.1100.0
  91.294.4100
  118.4108.2100.0
  47.755.4100.0
  $157,500$194,900$338,100
  101.5%98.5%100.0%
  62.271.4100.0
  90.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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