Linn County, IA Cost of Living


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Linn cost of living score
81.8
Less expensive
18.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Linn I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Linn County, IA

Housing costs in Linn?
A typical home costs $208,200, which is 38.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Linn costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $930.

Can I afford Linn?
To live comfortably in Linn I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Linn?
Living in the Linn County of Iowa is much more affordable than the national average. The median house value in the county is $208,200, which is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Even more so, the cost of living in Linn County comes in at 81.8 compared to the US average cost of living of 100. This means that you can expect to pay 19.2% less for life's necessities when you live in this part of Iowa versus other areas throughout the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLinnIowaUnited States
  81.880.1100.0
  97.794.4100
  102.3108.2100.0
  61.355.4100.0
  $208,200$194,900$338,100
  100.5%98.5%100.0%
  70.671.4100.0
  116.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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