Runnells, IA Cost of Living


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Runnells cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Runnells, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Runnells, IA

Housing costs in Runnells?
A typical home costs $325,900, which is 3.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 67.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Runnells costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.9% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Runnells?
To live comfortably in Runnells, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $62,280 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Runnells?
Runnells, IA is a small town of about 1,000 residents, located in rural Polk County. The cost of living in Runnells is generally lower than the national average. This is largely due to its rural location and relatively low housing costs. The median home value in Runnells is $165,800 compared to the median home value of $184,700 for all of Iowa. Groceries, utilities, transportation costs and health care are all also generally below the national average in Runnells. Although the cost of living in Runnells may be lower than other cities and towns across the state and country, it still offers a wide variety of amenities that make it an attractive place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRunnellsIowaUnited States
  86.680.1100.0
  101.794.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  109.055.4100.0
  $325,900$194,900$338,100
  89.9%98.5%100.0%
  75.171.4100.0
  112.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Runnels is a very small town with only about 300 people living in it but its peaceful away from a lot of the noise from the city except when the train comes through. The  More

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