Zip 50858 (Orient, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Adair County / Orient / Orient (zip 50858)

Orient cost of living score
76.5
Less expensive
23.5% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Orient (zip 50858), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50858 (Orient, IA)

Housing costs in Orient?
A typical home costs $127,900, which is 62.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orient costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Orient?
To live comfortably in Orient (zip 50858), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orient?
Living in 50858 Orient, IA is relatively affordable. The cost of living index is 79.4, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that groceries, health care, housing, utilities, and transportation costs are typically lower than most other places in the country. Rent for a one bedroom apartment can be found for as low as $500 a month in some areas. Groceries and dining out are also relatively inexpensive compared to larger cities across the United States. Additionally, public transportation and gas prices are both quite reasonable in this area of Iowa. Overall, 50858 Orient is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities available at a great price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOrientIowaUnited States
  76.580.1100.0
  93.794.4100
  119.2108.2100.0
  33.855.4100.0
  $127,900$194,900$338,100
  103.3%98.5%100.0%
  74.071.4100.0
  84.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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