Le Mars, IA Cost of Living


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Le Mars cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
1.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Le Mars, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Le Mars, IA

Housing costs in Le Mars?
A typical home costs $213,300, which is 36.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.4% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Le Mars costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Le Mars?
To live comfortably in Le Mars, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $41,040 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Le Mars?
The cost of living in Le Mars, IA is generally quite affordable. The area has an overall cost of living index that is below the national average, meaning goods and services here will often cost less than the same items elsewhere. The most expensive item tends to be housing, but even then, rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $650 monthly. All other bills tend to be very reasonable, with electricity costing an average of $100 per month and groceries costing $400-$600 per month depending on the family's size and dietary preferences. All in all, Le Mars provides a great balance between low costs and a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLe MarsIowaUnited States
  79.380.1100.0
  96.794.4100
  98.2108.2100.0
  57.855.4100.0
  $213,300$194,900$338,100
  90.7%98.5%100.0%
  60.871.4100.0
  100.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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