Preston, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Jackson County / Preston / Zip Codes

Preston cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
1.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Preston, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Preston, IA

Housing costs in Preston?
A typical home costs $175,500, which is 48.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Preston costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Preston?
To live comfortably in Preston, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Preston?
Preston, IA has an affordable cost of living compared to the national average. The city has a low cost of housing with median home prices well below the national average. Utility costs are reasonable and transportation costs are also lower than many other cities. Groceries and goods are generally priced similarly to the national average. All in all, Preston is a great place to live if you're looking for affordability and a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPrestonIowaUnited States
  79.180.1100.0
  95.494.4100
  104.2108.2100.0
  50.355.4100.0
  $175,500$194,900$338,100
  100.4%98.5%100.0%
  74.671.4100.0
  83.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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