Cost of Living in Lee County, IA

Modeled annual cost: $40,922.

Median family income: $77,943.

Affordability Snapshot

IA County Median

$43,186

State Rank

99thMost expensive counties in IA out of 99See Iowa county rankings

Median Income

$77,943

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Lee County, IA.

$13,294 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$40,922

Per year

  • Transport:$13,294
  • Taxes:$7,695
  • Housing:$7,584
  • Healthcare:$4,748
  • Food:$4,004
  • Other Costs:$3,598
  • Childcare:$0

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

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Cost of Living in Lee County, IA (2026)