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Cost of Living in Homestead, IA

Population: 149 | Iowa

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Homestead is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
46
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 83, Homestead, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 12% above the Iowa state average of 71. Homestead is a small community of 149 residents.

The median household income in Homestead is $82,969, which is 10% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Homestead. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.3°F, with summers averaging 71°F and winters around 23°F. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches spread over roughly 113 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

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
$82,969
vs US Median ($75,149)
+10%

Housing

Median Home Value
$140,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,074/mo

Climate in Homestead

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

48.3°F
Avg Temperature
35.9"
Rainfall / Year
113d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 28 33 46 60 71 80 83 81 75 62 46 33
Avg °F 20 24 37 49 60 70 73 71 63 51 37 25
Low °F 11 16 27 38 50 60 63 60 52 40 28 17
Rain" 1.0 1.2 2.0 3.6 4.3 5.6 4.4 4.1 3.4 2.9 2.0 1.6

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