Cost of Living in Grand Mound, IA

With a cost of living index of 66, Grand Mound, IA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Iowa state average of 71. Grand Mound is a small community of 554 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Grand Mound's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $733 (44% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $150,500 (51% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Grand Mound is $84,286, which is 12% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 10% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.