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Cost of Living in Luzerne, IA

Population: 140 | Iowa

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Luzerne is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 76, Luzerne, IA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Iowa state average of 71. Luzerne is a small community of 140 residents.

The median household income in Luzerne is $95,000, which is 26% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Luzerne. 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.

Everyday prices in the Cedar Rapids, 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
$95,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
+26%

Housing

Median Home Value
$59,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$593/mo

Everyday Prices in Luzerne

BLS Average Prices for the Cedar Rapids, 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

Climate in Luzerne

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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