Zip 51439 (Charter Oak, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Crawford County / Charter Oak / Charter Oak (zip 51439)

Charter Oak cost of living score
73
Less expensive
27.0% lower
than the US average
8.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Charter Oak (zip 51439), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.0% lower than the U.S. average and 8.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 51439 (Charter Oak, IA)

Housing costs in Charter Oak?
A typical home costs $121,500, which is 64.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.7% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charter Oak costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Charter Oak?
To live comfortably in Charter Oak (zip 51439), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charter Oak?
The cost of living in 51439 Charter Oak, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home cost in this area is around $98,800 while the median household income is approximately $50,000. This allows for a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable price. Property taxes are also among the lowest in the nation at just 1.85%. Additionally, groceries and healthcare costs are also much lower than the national average, making it a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharter OakIowaUnited States
  73.080.1100.0
  92.394.4100
  118.2108.2100.0
  25.555.4100.0
  $121,500$194,900$338,100
  99.8%98.5%100.0%
  69.271.4100.0
  83.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

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