Mechanicsville, IA Cost of Living


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

Mechanicsville cost of living score
82.4
Less expensive
17.6% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Iowa average
Mechanicsville, 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.

Mechanicsville, IA

Housing costs in Mechanicsville?
A typical home costs $176,000, which is 47.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mechanicsville costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Mechanicsville?
To live comfortably in Mechanicsville, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mechanicsville?
The cost of living in Mechanicsville, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in Mechanicsville is around $87,000, which is about 21% lower than the national median. Renters can expect to pay an average monthly price of $650 for a two-bedroom apartment. Utilities are also affordable in Mechanicsville, with most people spending around $100 per month on utilities. Grocery prices tend to be slightly higher than the national average but remain lower when compared to other areas of Iowa. Overall, living expenses in Mechanicsville are very reasonable and allow residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMechanicsvilleIowaUnited States
  82.480.1100.0
  94.494.4100
  102.9108.2100.0
  51.855.4100.0
  $176,000$194,900$338,100
  99.5%98.5%100.0%
  83.871.4100.0
  97.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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