Portsmouth, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Shelby County / Portsmouth / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Portsmouth, Iowa?
$3,060 / month
for a family, 43.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,720 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Portsmouth cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Portsmouth, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Portsmouth, IA

Housing costs in Portsmouth?
A typical home costs $192,000, which is 43.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portsmouth costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Portsmouth?
To live comfortably in Portsmouth, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, IA is a small town that offers a low cost of living. The median home value in the area is $98,300 compared to a state average of $122,800, representing an 18% savings for Portsmouth. In addition, utilities are on average 8% cheaper than the state's average and overall groceries are 10.5% cheaper than the national average. Residents also benefit from no sales tax. This combination of affordability makes Portsmouth a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or access to amenities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPortsmouthIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  94.6  Unlock100.0
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  45.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  95.1  Unlock100.0
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  94.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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