Dallas County, IA Cost of Living


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Dallas cost of living score
95.5
Less expensive
4.5% lower
than the US average
19.2% higher
than the Iowa average
Dallas I County, 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.

Dallas County, IA

Housing costs in Dallas?
A typical home costs $311,400, which is 7.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dallas costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.1% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Dallas?
To live comfortably in Dallas I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $59,760 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dallas?
Dallas County, IA has a cost of living that is 95.5 which is lower than the US average of 100. This makes living in Dallas County more affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median house value in Dallas County is also lower than the national average at $311,400 versus $338,100 for the US as a whole. This makes it a desirable place to live for those looking for affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDallasIowaUnited States
  95.580.1100.0
  96.794.4100
  104.4108.2100.0
  95.555.4100.0
  $311,400$194,900$338,100
  96.7%98.5%100.0%
  78.071.4100.0
  120.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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