Macedonia, IA Cost of Living


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Macedonia cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Macedonia, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Iowa.

Macedonia, IA

Housing costs in Macedonia?
A typical home costs $161,500, which is 52.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Macedonia costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Macedonia?
To live comfortably in Macedonia, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Macedonia?
Macedonia, IA is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living that is well below the national average. The median household income in Macedonia is around $39,000, which is roughly 16% lower than the national average. Housing costs in the area are also quite low, with the median home value falling at around $57,000 and rent for a one-bedroom apartment coming in at around $550 per month. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive in Macedonia, averaging at about $150 per month for basic utilities like electricity and water. Overall, living expenses in Macedonia are very reasonable compared to many other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMacedoniaIowaUnited States
  82.880.1100.0
  95.494.4100
  106.6108.2100.0
  44.455.4100.0
  $161,500$194,900$338,100
  95.0%98.5%100.0%
  84.471.4100.0
  99.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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