Marathon, IA Cost of Living


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Marathon cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
7.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Marathon, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 7.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Marathon, IA

Housing costs in Marathon?
A typical home costs $65,600, which is 80.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marathon costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Marathon?
To live comfortably in Marathon, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marathon?
The cost of living in Marathon, IA is relatively affordable compared to other places. The median home value is around $80,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of $217,600. In addition, the overall cost of living index in Marathon is 83.4 – much lower than the U.S. average of 100 – making it an ideal place to live for those looking to save on living expenses. Groceries and healthcare cost slightly more than the national average but are still manageable at a local level. Utilities are also generally quite reasonable in Marathon and serve as another great perk for residents looking to save money on their essential costs of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarathonIowaUnited States
  74.380.1100.0
  90.594.4100
  116.1108.2100.0
  9.155.4100.0
  $65,600$194,900$338,100
  100.9%98.5%100.0%
  74.971.4100.0
  92.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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