Cost of Living in Barnes City, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
77.7
100 = national avg
-22.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,181
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$80,791
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing72.1
Food86.5
Transportation73.1
Healthcare89.2
Utilities86.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$853
per month
2 Bedroom
$988
per month
The overall cost of living index in Barnes City is 77.7, which is 22.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 72.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,181 per year to cover basic expenses.