Perry, IA Cost of Living


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Perry cost of living score
95.5
Less expensive
4.5% lower
than the US average
19.2% higher
than the Iowa average
Perry, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.5% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% lower than the average for Iowa.

Perry, IA

Housing costs in Perry?
A typical home costs $139,400, which is 58.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Perry costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Perry?
To live comfortably in Perry, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Perry?
The cost of living in Perry, IA is quite affordable. The cost of housing is considerably lower than the national average; the median home value is $90,400 and the median rental costs are around $595 per month. Groceries and utilities are also relatively inexpensive compared to other cities. The sales tax rate in Perry is 6%, which is a little higher than the national average, but still relatively low. Overall, living in Perry is an economical choice with many benefits for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPerryIowaUnited States
  95.580.1100.0
  94.194.4100
  104.4108.2100.0
  43.055.4100.0
  $139,400$194,900$338,100
  100.0%98.5%100.0%
  74.771.4100.0
  119.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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