Stuart, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Guthrie County / Stuart / Zip Codes

Stuart cost of living score
82.3
Less expensive
17.7% lower
than the US average
2.7% higher
than the Iowa average
Stuart, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.7% lower than the average for Iowa.

Stuart, IA

Housing costs in Stuart?
A typical home costs $177,500, which is 47.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stuart 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 Stuart?
To live comfortably in Stuart, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stuart?
The cost of living in Stuart, IA is very affordable. The median home price is just over $70,000, and the median rent is around $600/month. Utilities are also quite reasonable, with an average energy bill around $125 per month. Grocery prices tend to be slightly lower than the national average as well. All in all, Stuart provides a great quality of life at a fraction of the cost of larger cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStuartIowaUnited States
  82.380.1100.0
  94.494.4100
  118.9108.2100.0
  44.455.4100.0
  $177,500$194,900$338,100
  104.8%98.5%100.0%
  78.871.4100.0
  97.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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