Cost of Living in Carson, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.2
100 = national avg
-0.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,627
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$103,119
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing88.0
Food104.0
Transportation108.1
Healthcare103.2
Utilities100.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,148
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,368
per month
The overall cost of living index in Carson is 99.2, which is 0.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,627 per year to cover basic expenses.