Clay County, IA Cost of Living


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Clay cost of living score
76.7
Less expensive
23.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Clay I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Clay County, IA

Housing costs in Clay?
A typical home costs $162,000, which is 52.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clay 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 Clay?
To live comfortably in Clay I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clay?
Clay, IA County is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The US average Cost of Living is 100, but the cost of living in Clay, IA County is 76.7, making it significantly more affordable than the national average. This low cost of living is paired with a median house value of $162,000 which is much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. With this combination of affordability and value for money, Clay, IA County is an attractive location for those looking for a new place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClayIowaUnited States
  76.780.1100.0
  92.594.4100
  115.3108.2100.0
  46.555.4100.0
  $162,000$194,900$338,100
  101.8%98.5%100.0%
  64.171.4100.0
  98.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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