Cost of Living in Adams County, IA

Modeled annual cost: $44,537.

Median family income: $86,898.

IA Median $43,186

Adams County, IA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$86,898

Estimated Annual Costs

$44,537

Cost/Income Ratio

51.3%

State Rank

#21Most expensive counties in IA out of 99See Iowa county rankings

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Adams County, IA.

$14,646 per year.*32.89% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$44,537

Per year

  • Transport:
    $14,64632.9%
  • Taxes:
    $8,60419.3%
  • Housing:
    $8,14818.3%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,43912.2%
  • Food:
    $3,9468.9%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,7558.4%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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