Cost of Living in Albion, IA

With a cost of living index of 65, Albion, IA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 35% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Iowa state average of 71. Albion is a small community of 617 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Albion's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $810 (39% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $105,400 (65% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Albion is $73,750, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.