Ottosen, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Humboldt County / Ottosen / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Ottosen, Iowa?
$2,940 / month
for a family, 45.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,280 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Ottosen cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Ottosen, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Ottosen, IA

Housing costs in Ottosen?
A typical home costs $184,500, which is 45.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottosen 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 Ottosen?
To live comfortably in Ottosen, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottosen?
The cost of living in Ottosen, IA is generally quite low. Housing costs are relatively inexpensive, and the median home value for the town is just under $100,000. Other necessary expenses such as groceries, transportation and health care are also reasonably priced. Additionally, most goods and services that can be found in larger cities can often be found in Ottosen at a much lower cost. All this makes it an attractive place to live for those on a budget or looking to save money.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOttosenIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  92.9  Unlock100.0
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  45.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  101.2  Unlock100.0
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  87.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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