Cost of Living in Bouton, 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)
$44,531
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$105,254
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing90.2
Food105.4
Transportation110.8
Healthcare104.3
Utilities101.3
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 Bouton is 101.2, which is 1.2% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 90.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,531 per year to cover basic expenses.