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Cost of Living in Bronson, IA

Population: 302 | Iowa

84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Bronson is 16% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
54
Home Values
88
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Bronson, IA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 84, Bronson, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the Iowa state average of 71. Bronson is a small community of 302 residents.

The median household income in Bronson is $83,500, which is 11% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$83,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
+11%

Housing

Median Home Value
$164,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$918/mo

Everyday Prices in Bronson

BLS Average Prices for the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.01
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

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