Zip 50438 (Garner, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Hancock County / Garner / Garner (zip 50438)

Garner cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the Iowa average
Garner (zip 50438), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50438 (Garner, IA)

Housing costs in Garner?
A typical home costs $191,800, which is 43.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garner 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 Garner?
To live comfortably in Garner (zip 50438), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garner?
The cost of living in Garner, IA is quite reasonable. The median home value is $88,100 and the median rent is just $633 per month. The overall cost of living index for Garner falls slightly below the national average. Groceries and health care are both reasonably priced, as are utilities like electricity and gas. Taxes are also quite low, with a relatively low sales tax rate of 6%. All these factors make Garner an affordable place to live, especially for those on a budget or those who want to save money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGarnerIowaUnited States
  72.480.1100.0
  96.394.4100
  99.7108.2100.0
  52.055.4100.0
  $191,800$194,900$338,100
  100.3%98.5%100.0%
  60.771.4100.0
  90.896.3100.0

   100=National Average

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