Compare Costs of Living
Iowa
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22% below national median
Household bills expense per month including housing.
$1,640 per monthThe median household in Iowa pays $1,640 per month, or $19,684 per year on bills.
$5,404 per year lowerIowa household bills are $5,404 per year lower than the U.S median of $25,088.
#42 most expensiveIowa is the #42 most expensive state in the U.S. for household bills.
26% of incomeHousehold bills account for 26% of annual household income of $75,393 in Iowa.