Westphalia, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Shelby County / Westphalia / Zip Codes

Westphalia cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Westphalia, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Westphalia, IA

Housing costs in Westphalia?
A typical home costs $101,300, which is 70.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westphalia 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 Westphalia?
To live comfortably in Westphalia, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,440 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westphalia?
The cost of living in Westphalia, IA is quite reasonable. The median home value is $107,600 which is about 1.4% lower than the national average. Rent prices are also quite affordable with a median rental rate of around $783 per month. The cost of groceries and other basic necessities are similar to the national averages. In addition, the cost of utilities including electricity, gas, and water are all lower than the national averages as well. All in all, Westphalia has an overall low cost of living that makes it a great place to live in for people looking for good value and quality living without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestphaliaIowaUnited States
  76.580.1100.0
  93.194.4100
  112.0108.2100.0
  24.855.4100.0
  $101,300$194,900$338,100
  90.2%98.5%100.0%
  67.871.4100.0
  94.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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