Jamaica, IA Cost of Living


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Jamaica cost of living score
82.3
Less expensive
17.7% lower
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the Iowa average
Jamaica, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for Iowa.

Jamaica, IA

Housing costs in Jamaica?
A typical home costs $122,100, which is 63.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jamaica costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Jamaica?
To live comfortably in Jamaica, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jamaica?
The cost of living in Jamaica, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. In addition to its low housing costs, goods and services in Jamaica are more affordable than in many other places. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Jamaica is 87.9 (100 being the national average). This means that living expenses in Jamaica are 12.1% cheaper than the United States as a whole. With its access to natural beauty, convenient location, and lower-than-average cost of living, Jamaica is an excellent place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJamaicaIowaUnited States
  82.380.1100.0
  94.494.4100
  118.9108.2100.0
  25.355.4100.0
  $122,100$194,900$338,100
  100.0%98.5%100.0%
  85.571.4100.0
  97.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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