Zip 50515 (Ayrshire, IA) Cost of Living


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Ayrshire cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Iowa average
Ayrshire (zip 50515), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50515 (Ayrshire, IA)

Housing costs in Ayrshire?
A typical home costs $92,500, which is 72.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ayrshire costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Ayrshire?
To live comfortably in Ayrshire (zip 50515), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ayrshire?
The cost of living in 50515 Ayrshire, IA is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index for the zip code is 84.2, which makes it 12% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low, with an average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment clocking in at around $634 and the median home value sitting at $109,800. In terms of transportation, gas prices tend to be slightly below national averages; however, public transit options are limited to taxi services and private bus lines. Groceries and health care costs are also relatively affordable in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAyrshireIowaUnited States
  72.880.1100.0
  89.894.4100
  118.4108.2100.0
  21.255.4100.0
  $92,500$194,900$338,100
  94.5%98.5%100.0%
  62.171.4100.0
  89.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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