Zip 50249 (Stratford, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Hamilton County / Stratford / Stratford (zip 50249)

Stratford cost of living score
74.9
Less expensive
25.1% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Stratford (zip 50249), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50249 (Stratford, IA)

Housing costs in Stratford?
A typical home costs $162,600, which is 51.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stratford costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.0% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Stratford?
To live comfortably in Stratford (zip 50249), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stratford?
The cost of living in 50249 Stratford, IA is relatively affordable compared to many other locations in the United States. Although housing costs have been increasing slowly, they remain lower than the national average. The median home price in Stratford is $128,400, which is significantly lower than the national median home price of $236,400. In addition to housing costs, other living expenses such as groceries and utilities are also very affordable. The overall cost of living index for Stratford is 83.1 which is below the national average of 100 – meaning that it offers good value for money when it comes to basic expenses like food and housing.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStratfordIowaUnited States
  74.980.1100.0
  94.694.4100
  121.2108.2100.0
  39.055.4100.0
  $162,600$194,900$338,100
  102.6%98.5%100.0%
  77.971.4100.0
  91.296.3100.0

   100=National Average

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