Eldora, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Hardin County / Eldora / Zip Codes

Eldora cost of living score
74.1
Less expensive
25.9% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Eldora, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.9% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Eldora, IA

Housing costs in Eldora?
A typical home costs $84,400, which is 75.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eldora costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Eldora?
To live comfortably in Eldora, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $16,200 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eldora?
The cost of living in Eldora, IA is quite affordable. Housing costs are generally quite low compared to other areas in the state, with an average price of around $90,000. Utilities and groceries are also quite affordable. Other costs such as transportation and entertainment can be kept low by taking advantage of the local businesses and services that the town has to offer. Overall, living in Eldora is an attractive option for those looking for an affordable lifestyle while still being close to larger cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEldoraIowaUnited States
  74.180.1100.0
  93.894.4100
  122.6108.2100.0
  29.255.4100.0
  $84,400$194,900$338,100
  101.8%98.5%100.0%
  60.971.4100.0
  91.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Eldora's educational system recently combined four small towns; Eldora, New Providence, Hubbard & Raddliff which is now called South Hardin. Pine Lake State Park is  More

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