Garden Grove, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Decatur County / Garden Grove / Zip Codes

Garden Grove cost of living score
73
Less expensive
27.0% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Garden Grove, 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.

Garden Grove, IA

Housing costs in Garden Grove?
A typical home costs $67,700, which is 80.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garden Grove costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Garden Grove?
To live comfortably in Garden Grove, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garden Grove?
Garden Grove, IA is known for its low cost of living. The city's overall cost of living is 9% below the national average, and housing costs are even lower than that. The median home value in Garden Grove is $154,000, a full 38% lower than the national median. This makes the city an affordable place to live and work for families and individuals alike. Additionally, groceries in Garden Grove are less expensive than the U.S. average by 8%, and transportation costs are 6% lower than the average. All these factors contribute to making Garden Grove an attractive option for those looking for a new place to call home without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarden GroveIowaUnited States
  73.080.1100.0
  92.594.4100
  119.6108.2100.0
  15.655.4100.0
  $67,700$194,900$338,100
  104.3%98.5%100.0%
  76.171.4100.0
  81.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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