Cost of Living in Cascade, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.7
100 = national avg
+0.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,326
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,770
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing97.5
Food103.4
Transportation97.9
Healthcare102.7
Utilities101.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$841
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,077
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cascade is 100.7, which is 0.7% above the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 97.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,326 per year to cover basic expenses.