Johnson County, IA Cost of Living


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Johnson cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
11.9% higher
than the Iowa average
Johnson I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% lower than the average for Iowa.

Johnson County, IA

Housing costs in Johnson?
A typical home costs $290,700, which is 14.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Johnson costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Johnson?
To live comfortably in Johnson I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $55,800 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Johnson?
The cost of living in Johnson, IA County is 89.6 which is 10.4 points or 10.4% lower than the average US cost of living at 100. This makes the county a relatively affordable place to live compared to other areas in the country, where housing prices may be much higher than the median house value of $290,700. Given that the median house value in Johnson is still below the national average of $338,100, living here can be an especially attractive option for those seeking a more economical lifestyle but don't want to sacrifice too much on quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJohnsonIowaUnited States
  89.680.1100.0
  99.694.4100
  104.0108.2100.0
  84.255.4100.0
  $290,700$194,900$338,100
  98.3%98.5%100.0%
  71.671.4100.0
  116.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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