Sac City, IA Cost of Living


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Sac City cost of living score
72.9
Less expensive
27.1% lower
than the US average
9.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Sac City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.1% lower than the U.S. average and 9.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Sac City, IA

Housing costs in Sac City?
A typical home costs $113,500, which is 66.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sac City costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Sac City?
To live comfortably in Sac City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sac City?
Sac City, IA is known for its low cost of living. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces, Sac City has an overall cost of living index score of 63.3, which is 11.6% lower than the U.S. average. In terms of housing costs, a one-bedroom apartment averages out at around $527 per month while utilities average around $128 per month. Groceries and restaurants are also quite affordable with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing on average only $10. With this in mind, Sac City is an ideal location for those looking to save money and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSac CityIowaUnited States
  72.980.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  117.7108.2100.0
  24.255.4100.0
  $113,500$194,900$338,100
  97.7%98.5%100.0%
  61.771.4100.0
  94.196.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Very rural, quality of living is great for raising  More

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