Zip 50681 (Westgate, IA) Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fayette County / Westgate / Westgate (zip 50681)

Westgate cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Westgate (zip 50681), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50681 (Westgate, IA)

Housing costs in Westgate?
A typical home costs $143,000, which is 57.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.6% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westgate costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Westgate?
To live comfortably in Westgate (zip 50681), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westgate?
The cost of living in 50681 Westgate, IA is quite low compared to many other areas. The median housing cost for the area is around $105,000, which is much lower than the national average. Food prices are also generally lower than the U.S. average, with a modest grocery bill averaging just over $200 a month. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive at around $200 a month. Overall, 50681 Westgate, IA provides a great balance of affordability and quality of life for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestgateIowaUnited States
  73.180.1100.0
  92.594.4100
  113.0108.2100.0
  39.755.4100.0
  $143,000$194,900$338,100
  98.3%98.5%100.0%
  79.171.4100.0
  87.496.3100.0

   100=National Average

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