Searsboro, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Poweshiek County / Searsboro / Zip Codes

Searsboro cost of living score
79.7
Less expensive
20.3% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Searsboro, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.3% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Searsboro, IA

Housing costs in Searsboro?
A typical home costs $189,900, which is 43.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Searsboro 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 Searsboro?
To live comfortably in Searsboro, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Searsboro?
The cost of living in Searsboro, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. Housing costs are approximately 17% lower than the national average, with an average monthy rent of $595. Grocery prices are also relatively low, with groceries costing about 11.5% less than the national average. Utilities like electricity, natural gas, and water are also fairly inexpensive in Searsboro, with costs being 13% lower than the U.S. average. All in all, those looking to find a cost-effective place to live should definitely consider Searsboro as their destination of choice!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSearsboroIowaUnited States
  79.780.1100.0
  95.594.4100
  120.4108.2100.0
  53.455.4100.0
  $189,900$194,900$338,100
  103.4%98.5%100.0%
  64.571.4100.0
  105.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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