Cost of Living in Iowa Cities
Statewide median rent is $972, median home value $208,000 and median household income $75,059. 27 cities with 20,000+ residents, largest first.
| City | Rent | Home value | Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $1,090 | $194,700 | $65,932 | 212,421 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $967 | $187,100 | $70,424 | 137,264 |
| Davenport, IA | $978 | $166,400 | $66,200 | 100,913 |
| Sioux City, IA | $976 | $173,600 | $68,906 | 86,101 |
| Iowa City, IA | $1,094 | $285,900 | $58,546 | 75,752 |
| Ankeny, IA | $1,319 | $331,000 | $108,198 | 72,615 |
| West Des Moines, IA | $1,237 | $309,000 | $86,594 | 71,083 |
| Ames, IA | $1,023 | $277,400 | $60,991 | 67,669 |
| Waterloo, IA | $923 | $152,600 | $57,480 | 67,008 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | $1,030 | $171,800 | $64,578 | 62,586 |
| Dubuque, IA | $948 | $204,800 | $65,845 | 59,174 |
| Urbandale, IA | $1,211 | $335,500 | $112,795 | 46,595 |
| Marion, IA | $961 | $241,700 | $86,743 | 41,896 |
| Cedar Falls, IA | $1,203 | $263,600 | $76,987 | 40,888 |
| Bettendorf, IA | $1,187 | $306,500 | $100,495 | 39,647 |
| Waukee, IA | $1,383 | $350,500 | $101,029 | 29,236 |
| Marshalltown, IA | $891 | $127,700 | $69,068 | 27,626 |
| Mason City, IA | $882 | $142,000 | $64,804 | 27,050 |
| Ottumwa, IA | $921 | $106,300 | $61,103 | 25,430 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | $785 | $144,100 | $60,649 | 24,827 |
| Johnston, IA | $1,338 | $369,100 | $106,551 | 24,384 |
| Clinton, IA | $791 | $118,200 | $60,230 | 24,322 |
| Burlington, IA | $924 | $114,300 | $59,000 | 23,728 |
| Muscatine, IA | $974 | $153,600 | $58,117 | 23,489 |
| Coralville, IA | $1,057 | $298,500 | $69,144 | 23,234 |
| Altoona, IA | $1,235 | $274,600 | $86,114 | 21,495 |
| North Liberty, IA | $1,246 | $303,800 | $102,102 | 21,125 |
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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