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Dive into each indicator for Iowa.
89.7
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
77
Housing cost index
94
Utilities index
94
Food & groceries index
97
Healthcare index
95
Transportation index
$115 /mo
Avg. electricity bill
$3.10 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202489.7▼ 2%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 89.7 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 77 | |
| Utilities index | 94 | |
| Food & groceries index | 94 | |
| Healthcare index | 97 | |
| Transportation index | 95 | |
| Avg. electricity bill | $115 /mo | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.10 /gal |
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