Sidney, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fremont County / Sidney / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Sidney, Iowa?
$2,190 / month
for a family, 59.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,280 for the year for a family.
$1,967 / month
for a single person, 58.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,600 for the year for a single person.

Sidney cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
3.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Sidney, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Sidney, IA

Housing costs in Sidney?
A typical home costs $136,400, which is 59.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sidney costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Sidney?
To live comfortably in Sidney, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sidney?
Sidney, IA offers an affordable cost of living with many amenities. The median home value is about $118,000, and the median rent is around $719 each month. Utilities are also quite reasonable for the area, costing roughly $144 per month on average. With all these combined expenses, you can expect to spend around $964 a month in Sidney. Additionally, groceries are generally quite affordable compared to other nearby cities. All in all, Sidney is an ideal place to live if you're looking for a lower cost of living that won't sacrifice quality of life or access to services and amenities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSidneyIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  94.0  Unlock100.0
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  37.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  96.2  Unlock100.0
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  100.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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