Royal, IA Cost of Living


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Royal cost of living score
76.7
Less expensive
23.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Royal, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Royal, IA

Housing costs in Royal?
A typical home costs $83,500, which is 75.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Royal costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Royal?
To live comfortably in Royal, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Royal?
The cost of living in Royal, IA is quite reasonable. The median home value is $189,400 which is lower than the national average. Additionally, the median household income in Royal is $81,832 which is much higher than the national average. This higher income combined with lower costs for goods and services makes the cost of living in Royal a very attractive prospect for those looking to move to or live in Iowa.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRoyalIowaUnited States
  76.780.1100.0
  92.494.4100
  115.3108.2100.0
  28.255.4100.0
  $83,500$194,900$338,100
  102.8%98.5%100.0%
  72.271.4100.0
  99.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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