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Cost of Living in Ellston, IA

Population: 33 | Iowa

74
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Ellston is 26% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
7
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 74, Ellston, IA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 26% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Iowa state average of 71. Ellston is a small community of 33 residents.

The median household income in Ellston is $65,714, which is 13% 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
$65,714
vs US Median ($75,149)
-13%

Housing

Median Home Value
$21,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$463/mo

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