Zip 50173 (Montour, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Tama County / Montour / Montour (zip 50173)

Montour cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
5.4% lower
than the Iowa average
Montour (zip 50173), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50173 (Montour, IA)

Housing costs in Montour?
A typical home costs $141,500, which is 58.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montour costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Montour?
To live comfortably in Montour (zip 50173), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montour?
Living in 50173 Montour, IA is quite affordable. The cost of living index is 90.3 which is below the national average of 100. Housing costs are particularly low with the median home value at just $109,800 and the median rent for a two bedroom apartment costing just $677 per month. Transportation costs are also very low, as gas prices remain quite low compared to other places around the country. There are also plenty of local amenities available at reasonable prices, making it easy to find what one needs without breaking the bank. All in all, living in 50173 Montour, IA can be an economical and comfortable lifestyle choice for many people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontourIowaUnited States
  75.880.1100.0
  95.794.4100
  109.8108.2100.0
  41.655.4100.0
  $141,500$194,900$338,100
  102.2%98.5%100.0%
  73.371.4100.0
  85.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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