Lee County, IA Cost of Living


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Lee cost of living score
72.1
Less expensive
27.9% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Lee I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.9% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Lee County, IA

Housing costs in Lee?
A typical home costs $112,200, which is 66.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lee costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Lee?
To live comfortably in Lee I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lee?
The cost of living in Lee, IA County is considerably lower than the national average. According to a recent analysis, the cost of living in Lee County is 72.1 compared with the US average of 100. This means that residents in Lee County can enjoy a lower cost of living while still affording a median priced house of $112,200, which is much less than the US average house value of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLeeIowaUnited States
  72.180.1100.0
  93.994.4100
  116.3108.2100.0
  31.855.4100.0
  $112,200$194,900$338,100
  100.8%98.5%100.0%
  65.071.4100.0
  85.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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