Zip 52644 (Mount Union, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Henry County / Mount Union / Mount Union (zip 52644)

Mount Union cost of living score
75.9
Less expensive
24.1% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Mount Union (zip 52644), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 52644 (Mount Union, IA)

Housing costs in Mount Union?
A typical home costs $156,200, which is 53.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.9% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mount Union costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Mount Union?
To live comfortably in Mount Union (zip 52644), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mount Union?
Living in 52644 Mount Union, IA is quite affordable. The average cost of living index is 87.9, which is 13.1 points lower than the US average of 101. As such, the cost of groceries, healthcare and other essentials are generally cheaper than in other parts of the country. Furthermore, housing costs are also relatively low with an overall median home price of $76,700 - significantly lower than the US median home price of $231,200. All this makes Mount Union a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMount UnionIowaUnited States
  75.980.1100.0
  95.194.4100
  116.8108.2100.0
  51.955.4100.0
  $156,200$194,900$338,100
  100.8%98.5%100.0%
  64.471.4100.0
  90.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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