Cost of Living in Decatur County, IA

Modeled annual cost: $43,221.

Median family income: $68,609.

IA Median $43,186

Decatur County, IA Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$68,609

Estimated Annual Costs

$43,221

Cost/Income Ratio

63.0%

State Rank

#49Most expensive counties in IA out of 99See Iowa county rankings

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Decatur County, IA.

$13,772 per year.*31.86% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,221

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,77231.9%
  • Taxes:
    $8,27219.1%
  • Housing:
    $7,75217.9%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,43912.6%
  • Food:
    $4,2589.9%
  • Other Costs:
    $3,7298.6%

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

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