Woodward, IA Cost of Living


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Woodward cost of living score
95.5
Less expensive
4.5% lower
than the US average
19.2% higher
than the Iowa average
Woodward, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.5% lower than the U.S. average and 19.2% lower than the average for Iowa.

Woodward, IA

Housing costs in Woodward?
A typical home costs $239,200, which is 29.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Woodward costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Woodward?
To live comfortably in Woodward, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $45,720 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Woodward?
Woodward, IA is a great place to live and it is easy on the wallet too. The cost of living in Woodward is significantly lower than the national average. In terms of housing, the median home value is around $98,000 which is much lower than many other parts of the country. Along with housing costs being low, utilities and groceries are also more affordable. This makes Woodward an ideal place for individuals or families looking to stretch their budget further while still enjoying all of the comforts that life has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWoodwardIowaUnited States
  95.580.1100.0
  96.194.4100
  104.4108.2100.0
  64.355.4100.0
  $239,200$194,900$338,100
  100.3%98.5%100.0%
  78.171.4100.0
  119.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

We have lived in Woodward for over 20 years. It's a small town (about 1200 people) and a suburb of Des Moines, which is about 30 miles away. It's a nice little place,  More

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