Zip 50548 (Humboldt, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Humboldt County / Humboldt / Humboldt (zip 50548)

Humboldt cost of living score
75.4
Less expensive
24.6% lower
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Iowa average
Humboldt (zip 50548), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average and 5.9% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50548 (Humboldt, IA)

Housing costs in Humboldt?
A typical home costs $171,300, which is 49.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Humboldt 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 Humboldt?
To live comfortably in Humboldt (zip 50548), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $32,760 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Humboldt?
The cost of living in 50548 Humboldt, IA is fairly low compared to the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for this zip code is 81.9, which is 19.1 points lower than the national average of 100. The housing costs in Humboldt are especially affordable; the median home value sits at $90,400, while the median rent is a modest $527 per month. The grocery costs also tend to be lower than average, with food items costing about 5% less than they do nationally. All in all, 50548 Humboldt, IA offers residents great value when it comes to their cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHumboldtIowaUnited States
  75.480.1100.0
  95.194.4100
  124.2108.2100.0
  50.155.4100.0
  $171,300$194,900$338,100
  88.3%98.5%100.0%
  66.371.4100.0
  87.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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