Dow City, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Crawford County / Dow City / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Dow City, Iowa?
$1,260 / month
for a family, 76.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $15,120 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Dow City cost of living score
73
Less expensive
27.0% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Dow City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.0% lower than the U.S. average and 8.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Dow City, IA

Housing costs in Dow City?
A typical home costs $78,200, which is 76.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dow City costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Dow City?
To live comfortably in Dow City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dow City?
The cost of living in Dow City, IA is considered to be moderately affordable. According to the most recent figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the median home cost in Dow City is $114,100, which is slightly below the state median of $119,900. Additionally, the Consumer Price Index for Dow City stands at about 102 compared to 100 statewide. This indicates that while basic goods and services are not substantially cheaper than they are state-wide, they are still generally more affordable than in many other areas of Iowa and the country as a whole.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDow CityIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  92.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock108.2100.0
  19.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  98.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  83.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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