Hancock, IA Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Hancock cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Hancock, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Iowa.

Hancock, IA

Housing costs in Hancock?
A typical home costs $149,400, which is 55.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hancock costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Hancock?
To live comfortably in Hancock, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hancock?
Hancock, IA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Hancock is 81.2, which is 19.8% lower than the U.S. average. The median home cost in Hancock is $83,800, which is significantly lower than the national median home value of $184,700. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable; the average price for gas in Hancock is $2.40 per gallon while the U.S. average is $2.58 per gallon. Overall, residents of Hancock can enjoy all the amenities of a larger city at a fraction of the price!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHancockIowaUnited States
  82.880.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  106.6108.2100.0
  40.855.4100.0
  $149,400$194,900$338,100
  95.0%98.5%100.0%
  84.471.4100.0
  99.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Hancock, IA cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Hancock, Iowa to any other city in the US.