Zip 52570 (Milton, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Van Buren County / Milton / Milton (zip 52570)

Milton cost of living score
75
Less expensive
25.0% lower
than the US average
6.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Milton (zip 52570), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 52570 (Milton, IA)

Housing costs in Milton?
A typical home costs $122,300, which is 63.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Milton costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Milton?
To live comfortably in Milton (zip 52570), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $23,400 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Milton?
The cost of living in Milton, IA (zip code 52570) is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost-of-living index for Milton is 79.82 which is lower than the US average of 100. The cost of buying a three-bedroom house in Milton is around $173,000 and utility bills are also very affordable, with an average electricity bill being around $116 per month. Additionally, groceries are very reasonable with a baguette costing no more than $2.65 and a liter of milk costing approximately $0.91. All in all, living in Milton is quite economical despite its small population size.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMiltonIowaUnited States
  75.080.1100.0
  91.694.4100
  117.3108.2100.0
  29.455.4100.0
  $122,300$194,900$338,100
  107.1%98.5%100.0%
  70.071.4100.0
  82.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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