Zip 50278 (Zearing, IA) Cost of Living


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Zearing cost of living score
87.6
Less expensive
12.4% lower
than the US average
9.4% higher
than the Iowa average
Zearing (zip 50278), Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% lower than the average for Iowa.

Zip 50278 (Zearing, IA)

Housing costs in Zearing?
A typical home costs $172,600, which is 49.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.4% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Zearing costs $840 per month, which is 9.7% cheaper than the national average of $930 and 14.3% cheaper than the state average of $960.

Can I afford Zearing?
To live comfortably in Zearing (zip 50278), Iowa, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Zearing?
The cost of living in 50278 Zearing, IA is relatively low compared to the national average. The overall cost of living index for this area is 77.4, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs in this area are particularly low with a median home value of $94,400 and a median rental rate of $729 per month. Consumer prices such as groceries and health care are also lower than the U.S. average, making 50278 Zearing an attractive option for those looking for affordable residences. The unemployment rate in this area is also lower than the national average at just 2.9%, signifying a stable local economy that provides ample job opportunities for its citizens.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesZearingIowaUnited States
  87.680.1100.0
  94.794.4100
  120.8108.2100.0
  52.255.4100.0
  $172,600$194,900$338,100
  105.4%98.5%100.0%
  83.971.4100.0
  114.796.3100.0

   100=National Average

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