Marengo, IA Cost of Living


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Marengo cost of living score
80.9
Less expensive
19.1% lower
than the US average
1.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Marengo, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Marengo, IA

Housing costs in Marengo?
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 Marengo costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Marengo?
To live comfortably in Marengo, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marengo?
Marengo, IA has an affordable cost of living. The cost of housing is relatively inexpensive, with the median home price sitting at $115,000. Utilities and groceries are also reasonably priced in town. The overall cost of living in Marengo is 8% lower than the national average, making it an attractive choice for those looking to budget and stay within their means.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarengoIowaUnited States
  80.980.1100.0
  93.794.4100
  106.5108.2100.0
  43.955.4100.0
  $161,500$194,900$338,100
  98.5%98.5%100.0%
  73.871.4100.0
  100.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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