Lewis, IA Cost of Living


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Lewis cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Lewis, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Lewis, IA

Housing costs in Lewis?
A typical home costs $106,800, which is 68.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lewis 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 Lewis?
To live comfortably in Lewis, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lewis?
The cost of living in Lewis, IA is quite low compared to the national average. The median home value is around $88,000 and the median rent is approximately $750 per month. Taxes are also relatively low with a flat tax rate of 5%. Additionally, utilities are relatively affordable with an average electric bill being around $90 and gas bills around $50. The overall cost of living in Lewis, IA allows for many residents to enjoy a comfortable life without having to worry about the financial strain that comes with higher-cost areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLewisIowaUnited States
  72.780.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  111.5108.2100.0
  24.855.4100.0
  $106,800$194,900$338,100
  90.4%98.5%100.0%
  67.871.4100.0
  92.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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