Zip 50242 (Searsboro, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Poweshiek County / Searsboro / Searsboro (zip 50242)

Searsboro cost of living score
79.7
Less expensive
20.3% lower
than the US average
0.5% lower
than the Iowa average
Searsboro (zip 50242), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.3% lower than the U.S. average and 0.5% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50242 (Searsboro, IA)

Housing costs in Searsboro?
A typical home costs $192,400, which is 43.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.3% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Searsboro costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Searsboro?
To live comfortably in Searsboro (zip 50242), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Searsboro?
The cost of living in 50242 Searsboro, IA is generally considered moderate to low. The median home price is around $111,000, which is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the area. Property taxes are also lower than average for Iowa, which helps keep costs down. Additionally, groceries and restaurant meals are considerably cheaper than nearby cities like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Overall, the cost of living in Searsboro is quite favorable for those looking for some extra savings.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSearsboroIowaUnited States
  79.780.1100.0
  95.594.4100
  120.4108.2100.0
  53.655.4100.0
  $192,400$194,900$338,100
  103.4%98.5%100.0%
  84.371.4100.0
  104.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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