Defiance, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Shelby County / Defiance / Zip Codes

Defiance cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Defiance, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Defiance, IA

Housing costs in Defiance?
A typical home costs $169,100, which is 50.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Defiance 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 Defiance?
To live comfortably in Defiance, 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 Defiance?
The cost of living in Defiance, IA is relatively low. The median home price sits at around $140,000 and the average rent for a one bedroom apartment sits at around $600 per month. Utilities are on the lower side as well with an average electricity bill costing around $100 monthly. Groceries are also affordable with the cost of common goods remaining below the national average. Overall, living in Defiance is quite reasonable when it comes to expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDefianceIowaUnited States
  76.580.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  112.0108.2100.0
  43.555.4100.0
  $169,100$194,900$338,100
  97.9%98.5%100.0%
  77.171.4100.0
  94.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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