Zip 51050 (Remsen, IA) Cost of Living


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Remsen cost of living score
79.3
Less expensive
20.7% lower
than the US average
1.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Remsen (zip 51050), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average and 1.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 51050 (Remsen, IA)

Housing costs in Remsen?
A typical home costs $207,700, which is 38.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.6% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Remsen costs $790 per month, which is 15.1% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Remsen?
To live comfortably in Remsen (zip 51050), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $39,960 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Remsen?
The cost of living in 51050 Remsen, IA is fairly low compared to the national average. The median household income is around $44,800 and the median home value is $113,400. Taxes are also relatively low given the size of the city. Overall, it's a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable lifestyle, with plenty of recreational activities and amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRemsenIowaUnited States
  79.380.1100.0
  95.394.4100
  98.2108.2100.0
  54.855.4100.0
  $207,700$194,900$338,100
  95.5%98.5%100.0%
  68.971.4100.0
  100.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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