St. Lucas, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fayette County / St. Lucas / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in St. Lucas, Iowa?
$1,500 / month
for a family, 72.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $18,000 for the year for a family.
$1,900 / month
for a single person, 60.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $22,800 for the year for a single person.

St. Lucas cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Iowa average
St. Lucas, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

St. Lucas, IA

Housing costs in St. Lucas?
A typical home costs $93,200, which is 72.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in St. Lucas costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford St. Lucas?
To live comfortably in St. Lucas, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about St. Lucas?
The cost of living in St. Lucas, IA is very affordable. The median home value is well below the national average at just $95,500 and the cost of groceries and other everyday needs is also lower than average. Rent is quite reasonable as well, with a one-bedroom apartment costing around $650 per month. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive when compared to other parts of the country. All these factors combined make St. Lucas an ideal place for those looking for an affordable living situation without sacrificing quality of life or comforts.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSt. LucasIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  93.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock108.2100.0
  32.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  100.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock71.4100.0
  87.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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