Cost of Living in Blairstown, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
101.2
100 = national avg
+1.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,536
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$105,268
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing87.2
Food106.7
Transportation113.4
Healthcare105.4
Utilities101.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$729
per month
2 Bedroom
$956
per month
The overall cost of living index in Blairstown is 101.2, which is 1.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,536 per year to cover basic expenses.