Winterset, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Winterset, Iowa?
$3,630 / month
for a family, 32.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $43,560 for the year for a family.
$2,933 / month
for a single person, 38.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,200 for the year for a single person.

Winterset cost of living score
87.4
Less expensive
12.6% lower
than the US average
9.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Winterset, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Winterset, IA

Housing costs in Winterset?
A typical home costs $227,600, which is 32.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Winterset costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.3% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Winterset?
To live comfortably in Winterset, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $43,560 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Winterset?
Living in Winterset, IA can be very affordable. The median home value is around $94,000, which is quite a bit lower than the national average of $183,000 and the median rent of just $631 per month is well below the U.S. median of $930 per month. Property taxes are relatively low in Winterset at 0.68% on real estate and 1.33% on personal property with an overall combined tax rate of 6%. Utilities cost an average of $129/month, which is about 8% lower than the national average. Overall, living in Winterset offers a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWintersetIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  96.5  Unlock100.0
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  61.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  96.3  Unlock100.0
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  104.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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