West Union, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fayette County / West Union / Zip Codes

West Union cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Iowa average
West Union, 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.

West Union, IA

Housing costs in West Union?
A typical home costs $112,200, which is 66.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in West Union costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford West Union?
To live comfortably in West Union, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about West Union?
The cost of living in West Union, IA is fairly reasonable. The median home value sits slightly above the national average at $112,967, and the median household income is slightly above the state average at $50,507. Groceries, transportation, health care costs all tend to be lower than the U.S. average. Utility costs also remain relatively low compared to other parts of the country. Overall, West Union is an affordable place to live for families or individuals looking for a place that offers a good quality of life on a manageable budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWest UnionIowaUnited States
  73.180.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  113.0108.2100.0
  27.255.4100.0
  $112,200$194,900$338,100
  100.4%98.5%100.0%
  60.171.4100.0
  87.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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