Pella, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Marion County / Pella / Zip Codes

Pella cost of living score
79.9
Less expensive
20.1% lower
than the US average
0.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Pella, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.1% lower than the U.S. average and 0.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Pella, IA

Housing costs in Pella?
A typical home costs $275,300, which is 18.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.3% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pella 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 Pella?
To live comfortably in Pella, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $52,920 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pella?
The cost of living in Pella, IA is quite affordable. It is nearly 8% lower than the national average, making it an ideal place to live for anyone looking to stretch their paycheck a bit further. The cost of housing in particular is quite low compared to other parts of the state, with median home prices being just over $150,000. In addition, the city has low taxes and no sales tax on groceries, making it even more affordable for those living here. All in all, Pella offers an excellent quality of life at a very reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPellaIowaUnited States
  79.980.1100.0
  98.294.4100
  108.9108.2100.0
  78.155.4100.0
  $275,300$194,900$338,100
  93.4%98.5%100.0%
  55.071.4100.0
  100.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited  More

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