Persia, IA Cost of Living


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Persia cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
1.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Persia, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 1.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Persia, IA

Housing costs in Persia?
A typical home costs $192,100, which is 43.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Persia costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford Persia?
To live comfortably in Persia, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Persia?
The cost of living in Persia, IA is quite affordable. The median home cost in the area is $128,400, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, groceries and other everyday items are competitively priced due to low overhead costs associated with the small town. Utility costs remain stable throughout the year and taxes are relatively low. In general, people who live in Persia can expect to pay less for their basic needs when compared to those living in larger cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPersiaIowaUnited States
  81.380.1100.0
  94.394.4100
  109.5108.2100.0
  48.355.4100.0
  $192,100$194,900$338,100
  99.2%98.5%100.0%
  93.571.4100.0
  94.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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