Zip 51401 (Carroll, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Carroll County / Carroll / Carroll (zip 51401)

Carroll cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Carroll (zip 51401), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 51401 (Carroll, IA)

Housing costs in Carroll?
A typical home costs $185,200, which is 45.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.0% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carroll costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Carroll?
To live comfortably in Carroll (zip 51401), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $35,640 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carroll?
The cost of living in 51401 Carroll, IA is quite affordable. The median home price in the area is only $134,400, making it a great option for first-time homebuyers. Additionally, groceries and health care are both fairly inexpensive compared to many other locations. The area also has a low unemployment rate, which helps keep the overall cost of living even more manageable. All in all, Carroll is an ideal location for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarrollIowaUnited States
  77.180.1100.0
  9694.4100
  120.3108.2100.0
  55.555.4100.0
  $185,200$194,900$338,100
  96.9%98.5%100.0%
  55.371.4100.0
  90.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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