Cost of Living in Coulter, IA

With a cost of living index of 58, Coulter, IA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 42% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Iowa state average of 71. Coulter is a small community of 251 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Coulter's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $644 (51% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $82,000 (73% 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 Coulter is $58,125, which is 23% 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. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.