Garner, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Garner / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Garner, Iowa?
$2,880 / month
for a family, 46.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,560 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Garner cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Garner, 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.

Garner, IA

Housing costs in Garner?
A typical home costs $180,900, which is 46.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garner 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 Garner?
To live comfortably in Garner, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garner?
The cost of living in Garner, IA is relatively affordable. According to the 2019 metrics produced by Best Places, Garner, IA has a cost of living index of 85.2 which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that on average, goods and services in Garner are cheaper than they would be elsewhere. Additionally, housing costs are substantially lower than the rest of the country with an average home value resting at around $77,000. With low costs for essential goods and services combined with reasonable property prices, Garner is a great place for those looking to make their money stretch further.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGarnerIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
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  51.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  100.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  91.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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