Cost of Living in Benton County, IA

Modeled annual cost: $43,067.

Median family income: $104,875.

IA Median $43,186

Benton County, IA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$104,875

Estimated Annual Costs

$43,067

Cost/Income Ratio

41.1%

State Rank

#53Most expensive counties in IA out of 99See Iowa county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Benton County, IA.

$14,999 per year.*34.83% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,067

Per year

  • Transport:
    $14,99934.8%
  • Taxes:
    $8,23319.1%
  • Housing:
    $7,21216.7%
  • Healthcare:
    $4,71310.9%
  • Food:
    $4,32710.0%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,5838.3%

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

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