Castalia, IA is a small town located in the northwest corner of Iowa. It has a population of around 700 people and offers a quiet, rural atmosphere. Despite its small size, Castalia consistently ranks among the best places to live in the state of Iowa. According to BestPlaces, Castalia ranks highly across a variety of categories including its cost of living (2nd lowest of all cities in Iowa), crime rate (4th lowest) and education level (1st for diversity). In addition to these categories, Castalia also ranks highly for housing affordability (3rd lowest in the state) and overall quality of life (6th highest). With its low cost of living, excellent public safety and varied educational opportunities, Castalia is one of Iowa’s most attractive towns for new residents.
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