Mills County, IA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mills, Iowa?
$3,690 / month
for a family, 31.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $44,280 for the year for a family.
$2,967 / month
for a single person, 37.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,600 for the year for a single person.

Mills cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
8.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Mills I County, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 8.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Mills County, IA

Housing costs in Mills?
A typical home costs $231,300, which is 31.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.7% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mills costs $1,080 per month, which is 24.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.9% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Mills?
To live comfortably in Mills I County, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mills?
Mills, IA County has an average house value of $231,300 which is much lower than the US national average of $338,100. The cost of living in this county is also lower than the national average - at 86.9 compared to 100. This means that Mills residents can benefit from a lower cost of living and more affordable housing prices when compared to other parts of the country. It's no wonder why many people choose to live in this part of Iowa; it has plenty to offer while keeping costs relatively low.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMillsIowaUnited States
    Unlock80.1100.0
  95.0  Unlock100.0
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  63.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  92.5  Unlock100.0
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  109.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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