Dickens, IA Cost of Living


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Dickens cost of living score
76.7
Less expensive
23.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Dickens, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Dickens, IA

Housing costs in Dickens?
A typical home costs $164,500, which is 51.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dickens 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 Dickens?
To live comfortably in Dickens, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dickens?
The cost of living in Dickens, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. The median home price is around $85,000 and the median household income is $51,500. Rent prices are even lower, with a one-bedroom apartment renting for an average of about $500 per month. Grocery costs are also quite reasonable, with staples like bread and eggs coming in at just under $1 each. Overall, Dickens offers a fairly affordable lifestyle for residents looking to settle down in a small town atmosphere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDickensIowaUnited States
  76.780.1100.0
  9594.4100
  115.3108.2100.0
  46.655.4100.0
  $164,500$194,900$338,100
  102.2%98.5%100.0%
  64.071.4100.0
  98.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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