West Branch, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in West Branch, Iowa?
$4,050 / month
for a family, 25.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $48,600 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

West Branch cost of living score
82.4
Less expensive
17.6% lower
than the US average
2.9% higher
than the Iowa average
West Branch, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.6% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% lower than the average for Iowa.

West Branch, IA

Housing costs in West Branch?
A typical home costs $254,000, which is 24.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.3% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Branch costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.9% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford West Branch?
To live comfortably in West Branch, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $48,600 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Branch?
West Branch, IA is an affordable place to live with a good cost of living. The overall cost of living in the city is 3% lower than the national average. Housing expenses are the biggest contributor to this statistic, on average costing about 15% lower than the national median. Other costs such as healthcare, groceries, and utilities are also low and remain well below the national averages. Those looking for a safe and affordable place to call home should consider West Branch, IA as a potential option.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock80.1100.0
  97.3  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  102.7  Unlock100.0
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  97.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Located just off of Interstate 80, West Branch is home to several companies, including: US AutoForce, Altorfer, Inc. and Procter and Gamble. The city is currently  More

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