Ida Grove, IA Cost of Living


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Ida Grove cost of living score
70.6
Less expensive
29.4% lower
than the US average
11.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Ida Grove, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Ida Grove, IA

Housing costs in Ida Grove?
A typical home costs $112,100, which is 66.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ida Grove 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 Ida Grove?
To live comfortably in Ida Grove, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ida Grove?
The cost of living in Ida Grove, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value in Ida Grove is around $93,000, which is lower than the US average of $196,500. Additionally, groceries are also quite affordable as a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around $30. Utility and transportation costs are also relatively low when compared to other parts of the country. All in all, living in Ida Grove can be quite frugal and provides an excellent balance between affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIda GroveIowaUnited States
  70.680.1100.0
  93.894.4100
  119.1108.2100.0
  35.555.4100.0
  $112,100$194,900$338,100
  89.7%98.5%100.0%
  65.571.4100.0
  92.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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