Eldridge, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Eldridge, Iowa?
$4,470 / month
for a family, 17.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $53,640 for the year for a family.
$2,367 / month
for a single person, 50.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,400 for the year for a single person.

Eldridge cost of living score
82.9
Less expensive
17.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Eldridge, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Eldridge, IA

Housing costs in Eldridge?
A typical home costs $279,400, which is 17.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.4% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Eldridge costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Eldridge?
To live comfortably in Eldridge, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $53,640 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Eldridge?
The cost of living in Eldridge, IA is fairly low. The median household income is approximately $62,749, which is slightly lower than the national average. Groceries, healthcare, utilities and transportation are all quite reasonably priced in Eldridge. The city has a low overall tax rate and property taxes are on the lower side. Additionally, housing costs are much more reasonable than most other cities. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $578 per month while the cost of buying a home is much more affordable at an average of $159,400. All in all, Eldridge offers its citizens a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEldridgeIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
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    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  100.5  Unlock100.0
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  113.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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