Zip 50539 (Fenton, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Kossuth County / Fenton / Fenton (zip 50539)

Fenton cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Fenton (zip 50539), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50539 (Fenton, IA)

Housing costs in Fenton?
A typical home costs $71,600, which is 78.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fenton costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.0% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Fenton?
To live comfortably in Fenton (zip 50539), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fenton?
Living in 50539 Fenton, IA is quite affordable. The median home value is $87,400 which is lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, the cost of living index for this area is 78.6 which is slightly below the national average of 100. This means everyday necessities such as groceries and utilities are more affordable than the national average. Furthermore, residents enjoy a low unemployment rate of only 2.5 percent compared to the national average of 3.9 percent, providing plenty of job opportunities and economic stability for those living in Fenton.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFentonIowaUnited States
  73.280.1100.0
  90.894.4100
  123.7108.2100.0
  20.355.4100.0
  $71,600$194,900$338,100
  102.8%98.5%100.0%
  60.871.4100.0
  97.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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