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Cost of Living in Center Junction, IA

Population: 125 | Iowa

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Center Junction is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 76, Center Junction, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Iowa state average of 71. Center Junction is a small community of 125 residents.

The median household income in Center Junction is $32,679, which is 57% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Cedar Rapids, IA (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
$32,679
vs US Median ($75,149)
-57%

Housing

Median Home Value
$57,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$575/mo

Everyday Prices in Center Junction

BLS Average Prices for the Cedar Rapids, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
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
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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