La Porte City, IA Cost of Living


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La Porte City cost of living score
75.7
Less expensive
24.3% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the Iowa average
La Porte City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

La Porte City, IA

Housing costs in La Porte City?
A typical home costs $184,300, which is 45.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in La Porte City costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford La Porte City?
To live comfortably in La Porte City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about La Porte City?
La Porte City, IA is an affordable place to live with a low cost of living. The median home value in the city is just over $147,000, which is lower than the national average. The median rent price for a one bedroom apartment is only $651 per month, and the city has several affordable housing options available as well. Groceries and other goods are similarly priced lower than the national average, making it easy for families to get by on tight budgets. Overall, La Porte City is an excellent choice for budget-minded individuals and families looking for a pleasant small town life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLa Porte CityIowaUnited States
  75.780.1100.0
  95.894.4100
  104.8108.2100.0
  53.655.4100.0
  $184,300$194,900$338,100
  99.6%98.5%100.0%
  75.671.4100.0
  105.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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