Zip 52068 (Peosta, IA) Cost of Living


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Peosta cost of living score
84.9
Less expensive
15.1% lower
than the US average
6.0% higher
than the Iowa average
Peosta (zip 52068), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 52068 (Peosta, IA)

Housing costs in Peosta?
A typical home costs $336,800, which is 0.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.8% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Peosta costs $910 per month, which is 2.2% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 2.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Peosta?
To live comfortably in Peosta (zip 52068), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $64,440 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Peosta?
The cost of living in 52068 Peosta, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index is 87.2, which is lower than both the U.S. average (100) and the state average (95.3). Specifically, housing costs are 9.5% lower than the national average while transportation costs are 3.2% lower than the national average. Additionally, grocery, health care, and miscellaneous goods/services all come in below the national averages as well. All things considered, it's easy to see why 52068 Peosta is a great place for those looking for an affordable cost of living without having to sacrifice too much in terms of amenities or services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPeostaIowaUnited States
  84.980.1100.0
  101.194.4100
  104.8108.2100.0
  105.655.4100.0
  $336,800$194,900$338,100
  97.0%98.5%100.0%
  73.371.4100.0
  114.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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