Cost of Living in Adel, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
131.4
100 = national avg
+31.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$57,814
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$136,651
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing127.0
Food124.1
Transportation148.1
Healthcare119.3
Utilities119.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,109
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,318
per month
The overall cost of living index in Adel is 131.4, which is 31.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 127.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,814 per year to cover basic expenses.