Cost of Living in Chatsworth, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
75.6
100 = national avg
-24.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$33,277
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$78,655
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing70.6
Food84.8
Transportation69.6
Healthcare87.9
Utilities85.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$740
per month
2 Bedroom
$971
per month
The overall cost of living index in Chatsworth is 75.6, which is 24.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 70.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $33,277 per year to cover basic expenses.