Cost of Living in Blairsburg, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
92.8
100 = national avg
-7.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,848
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$96,551
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing58.7
Food113.4
Transportation101.3
Healthcare110.8
Utilities99.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$791
per month
2 Bedroom
$994
per month
The overall cost of living index in Blairsburg is 92.8, which is 7.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 58.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,848 per year to cover basic expenses.