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Cost of Living in Defiance, IA

Population: 207 | Iowa

79
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Defiance is 21% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
28
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 79, Defiance, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 21% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Iowa state average of 71. Defiance is a small community of 207 residents.

The median household income in Defiance is $51,458, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$51,458
vs US Median ($75,149)
-32%

Housing

Median Home Value
$84,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$573/mo

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