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Cost of Living in Crescent, IA

Population: 591 | Iowa

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Crescent is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
87
Home Values
92
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Crescent, IA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 23% above the Iowa state average of 71. Crescent is a small community of 591 residents.

The median household income in Crescent is $104,583, which is 39% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Omaha, NE-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
$104,583
vs US Median ($75,149)
+39%

Housing

Median Home Value
$265,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,411/mo

Everyday Prices in Crescent

BLS Average Prices for the Omaha, NE-IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.41
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
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-19% vs US

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