Iowa


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About Iowa

Iowa is a Midwestern state with stunning landscapes that range from rolling hills to prairies and woodlands characterized by fascinating wildlife. It boasts some wonderful historic sites such as Amana Colonies where German immigrants settled in 1855 or Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum near West Branch preserving one of our nation’s greatest presidents life’s work & journey. Popular outdoor activities include fishing along Dubuque riverside or canoeing on Cedar Lake while Des Moines serves as the capital city featuring great restaurants & entertainment options like Science Center of Iowa or Blank Park Zoo.

Location Details

Zip Codes: 50613, 52001, 52402, 52302, 52404, 50317, 51503, 52722, 51501, 50315, 970 total
Cost of Living: -19.9% lower

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Iowa Cost of Living
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$194,900
-73.5% lower than avg
$65,429
-5.5% lower than avg
$930 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-53.8% lower than avg
Iowa Crime
32.3 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Iowa, Iowa
$37,440
for a family
$29,600
for a single person
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I've lived in Iowa my whole life. Opportunities are okay, but you won't get ahead here if you aren't in a union or employed in a white collar job. Although if you know  More

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Over 5 years ago

Warm Greetings Every One For you to get a genuine and affordable loan offer or any kind of financial assistance you can simply get your loan from CLASSICO  More

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Over 5 years ago

I love Iowa like how simple it  More

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