Zip 50243 (Sheldahl, IA) Cost of Living


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Sheldahl cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Sheldahl (zip 50243), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50243 (Sheldahl, IA)

Housing costs in Sheldahl?
A typical home costs $181,700, which is 46.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.8% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sheldahl costs $990 per month, which is 6.5% more than the national average of $930 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,060.

Can I afford Sheldahl?
To live comfortably in Sheldahl (zip 50243), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sheldahl?
The cost of living in 50243 Sheldahl, IA is quite reasonable. The median home cost in the area is $163,100, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Residents also benefit from low taxes and utilities costs. This makes it easy to stretch a budget even further while still enjoying a quality lifestyle. Groceries and other essentials are also fairly priced, so overall living costs remain affordable in this small town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSheldahlIowaUnited States
  86.680.1100.0
  94.694.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  60.255.4100.0
  $181,700$194,900$338,100
  101.4%98.5%100.0%
  74.671.4100.0
  115.396.3100.0

   100=National Average

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