Oskaloosa Metro Area, IA Cost of Living


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Oskaloosa cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Oskaloosa I Metro Area, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Oskaloosa Metro Area, IA

Housing costs in Oskaloosa?
A typical home costs $153,200, which is 54.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oskaloosa costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Oskaloosa?
To live comfortably in Oskaloosa I Metro Area, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oskaloosa?
Living in the Oskaloosa, IA Metro Area can be an attractive option for those looking to save money. The median value of a house in the area is $153,200 - significantly less than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in Oskaloosa is 75.1 which is also much lower than the US average of 100. This means that living expenses such as transportation, groceries, healthcare and utilities are relatively cheaper compared to other parts of the country. With a combination of low housing costs and low living expenses, this metro area can provide financial savings for those looking to live in a city while still keeping their budget under control.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOskaloosaIowaUnited States
  75.180.1100.0
  94.294.4100
  115.4108.2100.0
  41.555.4100.0
  $153,200$194,900$338,100
  98.6%98.5%100.0%
  65.571.4100.0
  99.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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