Morning Sun, IA Cost of Living


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Morning Sun cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Morning Sun, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Morning Sun, IA

Housing costs in Morning Sun?
A typical home costs $123,300, which is 63.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morning Sun costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Morning Sun?
To live comfortably in Morning Sun, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morning Sun?
The cost of living in Morning Sun, IA is relatively low compared to other parts of the United States. The median home value in the city is $116,400, which is significantly lower than the national average and much more affordable for families looking to purchase a home. Similarly, the median monthly rent in Morning Sun is only $773 per month, which is also quite a bit lower than other places around the country. Groceries, utilities and transportation are all priced competitively with surrounding communities. In general, living in Morning Sun is quite economical when it comes to day-to-day expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMorning SunIowaUnited States
  76.380.1100.0
  93.694.4100
  117.2108.2100.0
  36.355.4100.0
  $123,300$194,900$338,100
  101.1%98.5%100.0%
  74.871.4100.0
  83.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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