Zip 52205 (Anamosa, IA) Cost of Living


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Anamosa cost of living score
80.5
Less expensive
19.5% lower
than the US average
0.5% higher
than the Iowa average
Anamosa (zip 52205), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 52205 (Anamosa, IA)

Housing costs in Anamosa?
A typical home costs $199,200, which is 41.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Anamosa costs $880 per month, which is 5.4% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 2.3% cheaper than the state average of $900.

Can I afford Anamosa?
To live comfortably in Anamosa (zip 52205), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Anamosa?
The cost of living in Anamosa, IA 52205 is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the country. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Anamosa is 80.4; this means that it costs approximately 20% less to live in Anamosa than the national average. Groceries, transportation, and health care services are all relatively inexpensive when compared to other parts of the United States. Housing costs are also lower than many other locations, but still slightly higher than some nearby towns. Overall, Anamosa has an overall low cost of living that makes it an attractive place for both current and prospective residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAnamosaIowaUnited States
  80.580.1100.0
  95.894.4100
  102.8108.2100.0
  59.255.4100.0
  $199,200$194,900$338,100
  100.0%98.5%100.0%
  82.171.4100.0
  89.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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