Lowden, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Cedar County / Lowden / Zip Codes

Lowden cost of living score
82.4
Less expensive
17.6% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Iowa average
Lowden, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.6% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Iowa.

Lowden, IA

Housing costs in Lowden?
A typical home costs $155,100, which is 54.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lowden costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Lowden?
To live comfortably in Lowden, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lowden?
The cost of living in Lowden, IA is fairly low compared to other cities and towns in Iowa. The median home value is around $117,000, which is significantly lower than the state's median home value of $155,000. Renters can also find plenty of affordable options in the area – the median rent here is just over $650 per month. Besides housing costs, groceries are reasonably priced and transportation expenses are quite low. Overall, residents of Lowden can expect to enjoy a cost of living that's much lower than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLowdenIowaUnited States
  82.480.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  102.9108.2100.0
  38.855.4100.0
  $155,100$194,900$338,100
  102.6%98.5%100.0%
  83.771.4100.0
  98.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

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