Montour, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Tama County / Montour / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Montour, Iowa?
$2,190 / month
for a family, 59.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,280 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Montour cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Montour, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Montour, IA

Housing costs in Montour?
A typical home costs $137,000, which is 59.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montour costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Montour?
To live comfortably in Montour, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montour?
The cost of living in Montour, IA is quite affordable and very attractive to those looking to live in a rural area. The median home value is just under $80,000 which is substantially lower than the national median home value. Groceries, transportation, and health care are all relatively inexpensive as well. Renting a one-bedroom apartment will run you an average of $500 per month, with larger apartments costing slightly more. With its attractive cost of living, Montour, IA provides families and individuals with plenty of opportunity to save money while taking advantage of all the natural beauty that this small town has to offer.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMontourIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  95.7  Unlock100.0
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  35.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  102.2  Unlock100.0
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  85.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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