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Cost of Living in Diamondhead Lake, IA

Population: 283 | Iowa

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Diamondhead Lake is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
85
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Diamondhead Lake, 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. Diamondhead Lake is a small community of 283 residents.

The median household income in Diamondhead Lake is $125,000, which is 66% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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
$125,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
+66%

Housing

Median Home Value
$257,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,521/mo

Everyday Prices in Diamondhead Lake

BLS Average Prices for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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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