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Cost of Living in Orleans, IA

Population: 593 | Iowa

98
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Orleans is 2% less expensive than the national average.

73
Housing
147
Home Values
91
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 98, Orleans, IA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 27% above the Iowa state average of 71. Orleans is a small community of 593 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Orleans's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $961 (27% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $448,800 (47% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 6.8x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Orleans is $66,058, which is 12% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Orleans. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.6°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 18°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches spread over roughly 106 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
$66,058
vs US Median ($75,149)
-12%

Housing

Median Rent
$961/mo
Median Home Value
$448,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$967/mo

Climate in Orleans

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

44.6°F
Avg Temperature
29.3"
Rainfall / Year
106d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 23 28 41 56 69 79 81 79 73 59 42 28
Avg °F 15 19 32 45 58 68 71 68 61 47 33 20
Low °F 7 11 23 34 46 57 60 57 49 36 23 12
Rain" 0.6 0.5 1.5 3.1 4.5 4.6 3.8 3.3 3.1 2.5 1.4 0.5

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