Zip 51342 (Graettinger, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Palo Alto County / Graettinger / Graettinger (zip 51342)
How much do I need to live in Graettinger, Iowa?
$1,650 / month
for a family, 69.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $19,800 for the year for a family.
$1,933 / month
for a single person, 59.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,200 for the year for a single person.

Graettinger cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Iowa average
Graettinger (zip 51342), 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 51342 (Graettinger, IA)

Housing costs in Graettinger?
A typical home costs $102,900, which is 69.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Graettinger costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Graettinger?
To live comfortably in Graettinger (zip 51342), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,800 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Graettinger?
The cost of living in 51342 Graettinger, IA is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. The median home value is just over $75,000 and the median rent is just under $700 a month. The overall cost of living index in Graettinger is 85.1, which is 15% lower than the national average. Groceries and health care are both slightly more affordable than the nation at large, and utilities are slightly higher. All together this makes a very comfortable cost of living for those looking to settle down in rural Iowa.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock80.1100.0
  92.2  Unlock100.0
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  27.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,900$338,100
  90.0  Unlock100.0
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  89.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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