Jacksonville, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Shelby County / Jacksonville / Zip Codes

Jacksonville cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Jacksonville, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Jacksonville, IA

Housing costs in Jacksonville?
A typical home costs $169,400, which is 49.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jacksonville costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Jacksonville?
To live comfortably in Jacksonville, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jacksonville?
The cost of living in Jacksonville, IA is quite affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in 2018 was approximately $128,000, which is significantly lower than the national median. Additionally, groceries, health care costs and taxes are all relatively low in this region. Residents also benefit from a lower cost of transportation with the average cost of gasoline being about $2.50 per gallon. Overall, living in Jacksonville provides residents with an inexpensive and comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonvilleIowaUnited States
  76.580.1100.0
  94.594.4100
  112.0108.2100.0
  41.455.4100.0
  $169,400$194,900$338,100
  95.5%98.5%100.0%
  67.871.4100.0
  94.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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