Muscatine, IA Cost of Living


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Muscatine cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
3.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Muscatine, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Muscatine, IA

Housing costs in Muscatine?
A typical home costs $163,800, which is 51.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Muscatine costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Muscatine?
To live comfortably in Muscatine, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Muscatine?
The cost of living in Muscatine, IA is low and attractive for many potential residents. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Muscatine’s cost of living index is 87.2 which is 13 points below the national average index of 100. This means that everyday goods and services tend to be much more affordable in Muscatine than in other parts of the United States. Additionally, housing prices are quite reasonable with a median home price of $126,000. These factors make moving to Muscatine an appealing choice for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMuscatineIowaUnited States
  77.080.1100.0
  95.494.4100
  104.8108.2100.0
  45.955.4100.0
  $163,800$194,900$338,100
  101.4%98.5%100.0%
  62.271.4100.0
  91.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

We recently relocated here in October for my husbands work. This is a beautiful city located on the mississippi river. It boasts of state of the art playground equipment  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is the worst place that I have ever lived. There is nothing to do here except drugs. The schools are also terrible. I ended up sending my son to a private boarding  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live just outside of Muscatine,On a bluff looking over the Mississippi river. We have a great view of the river( never floods) and a house in our subdivision just  More

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