Estherville, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Emmet County / Estherville / Zip Codes

Estherville cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Estherville, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Estherville, IA

Housing costs in Estherville?
A typical home costs $100,000, which is 70.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Estherville costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Estherville?
To live comfortably in Estherville, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,080 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Estherville?
Estherville, IA is an affordable place to live as the cost of living is considerably lower than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Estherville is 58.16, which is significantly lower than the United States average of 100. Goods and services are also reasonably priced in Estherville; for example, a basic dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant costs an average of $40 compared to the national average of $50. Additionally, housing costs are very manageable as it is 12% cheaper than the U.S. average and the median home value sits at around $83,000. Overall, Estherville provides an excellent quality of life with its low cost of living and numerous amenities without sacrificing affordability or comfort.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEsthervilleIowaUnited States
  72.480.1100.0
  92.894.4100
  126.1108.2100.0
  31.255.4100.0
  $100,000$194,900$338,100
  100.6%98.5%100.0%
  59.671.4100.0
  86.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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