Zip 50123 (Humeston, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Wayne County / Humeston / Humeston (zip 50123)

Humeston cost of living score
72.3
Less expensive
27.7% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Humeston (zip 50123), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50123 (Humeston, IA)

Housing costs in Humeston?
A typical home costs $104,200, which is 69.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Humeston costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.9% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Humeston?
To live comfortably in Humeston (zip 50123), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $19,800 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Humeston?
The cost of living in 50123 Humeston, IA is relatively low. There are no major cities nearby, so property costs tend to be lower than in other places. According to the most recent data from BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index for 50123 is at 87.2, which is 13.8% lower than the national average and 8.7% lower than the Iowa average. The housing index for Humeston is even lower, as it stands at 84.0 compared to the national average of 100. This means that basic living expenses such as rent and utilities are generally much more affordable in this area than they would be elsewhere.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHumestonIowaUnited States
  72.380.1100.0
  92.494.4100
  117.1108.2100.0
  25.155.4100.0
  $104,200$194,900$338,100
  104.3%98.5%100.0%
  81.571.4100.0
  82.096.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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